Which of the following are examples of figurative language? Check all that apply.
"Rule thou in peace, our father, and our lord!"
"I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold"
"My love is such that rivers cannot quench"
"Then while we live, in love let's so persevere"
Answer (2)
Figurative language uses expressions that convey meanings beyond their literal interpretation. In the provided examples, the phrases 'I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold' and 'My love is such that rivers cannot quench' exemplify figurative language through simile and hyperbole, respectively. The other lines either do not contain figurative elements or focus on thematic assertions. ;
The examples that contain figurative language are: "I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold" (metaphor) and "My love is such that rivers cannot quench" (hyperbole). The first and fourth lines do not include figurative elements as they are more literal expressions. Thus, the correct choices are the second and third lines.
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