which of the following sentences uses figurative language? a majestic whale leapt skyward before diving back into the sea. peopl
e like whales and often go on boat trips to watch them. the whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface. we gasped as the whale splashed inches away from our boat.
The whale was a missile blasting from beneath the surface.
Explanation:
Figurative language has to do with a metaphorical use of words, in contrast with a literal meaning. As a result, the speaker compares the whale with a missile, in the sense that it produced a loud sound or an explosion from under the level of the sea.
