Figurative Language in a Heart-Wrenching Sentence

Figurative Language in Daily Expressions

plz help asap i am in my mile stone RIGHT NOW! When I realized that my dog had been run over, my heart stopped like a broken clock.

Question:

What figure of speech is used in this sentence? A) hyperbole B) metaphor C) personification D) simile

Answer:

The answer to your question is B) Metaphor due to the metaphorical speech of his/her heart stopping like a broken clock, he is using something and comparing it to something else. In this case, his heart is being compared to a broken clock. Hope this helps! Have a great day.

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