Question

He wore the rings and pins and badges of different fraternal orders to which he belonged; even his cuff buttons were engraved with hieroglyphics, and he was more inscribed than an Egyptian obelisk.1
Which statement describes the author's use of figurative language in the sentence?

The author uses personification to make the cuff buttons seem lifelike.

The author uses a metaphor to explain the reason for the conductor's jewelry.

The author uses hyperbole to make comparisons to an Egyptian statue.

The author uses a simile to express the darkness of the inscriptions on the uniform.

Answer 1

Personification I think.....