Question
Interpreting Figurative Language
Highlight the ligurative language used in the passage.
grabbed the chain with both hands and pulled. A small
torrent of water gushed into the bowl, swirling and
disappearing down the drain with a dep, sonorous
gargle. I waited a few minutes and pulled the chain again.
-Barrio Boy,
Ernesto Galarza
Choose the statement that best describes Galarza's
figurative language in this passage.
• He personifies the toilet, creating the image of a
person gargling
He uses a simile to give the toilet a negative
connotation.
© He personifies Ernesto, showing his curiosity.
• He gives the chain a positive connotation
) Intro
Done
Answer
He personifies the toilet, creating the image of a person gargling.