Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• A. Literal Description
• B. Data Point
• C. Simile
• D. Factual Statement

Answer: (C)

Figurative language adds meaning through imaginative comparisons. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using like or as, creating a vivid image or insight beyond a literal description. For example, saying someone is "as bright as the sun" uses a comparison to evoke a strong image rather than just stating a fact, which is why it’s considered figurative.

The other terms describe language in a literal way: a literal description states facts directly, a data point is a measurable fact, and a factual statement presents information without imaginative comparison. They convey information straightforwardly without the imagery that similes use.