Question

Which correctly analyzes the use of figurative language in the excerpt?

Answer 1

Since you have not provided any choices that would best show the answer, I'll proceed on discussing how to correctly anaylze the use of figurative language. 

Analysis of figurative language entails critical thinking and understanding. It involves paraphrasing or phrasing it to something that can be understood easily. Figurative language usually is the artful way of conveying an underlying message that the author wishes to convey.

Answer 2

Assuming the excerpt is from Act 1 of Hamlet,

"Ghost: Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole,  With juice of cursed hebona in a vial, And in the porches of mine ears did pour  The leperous distilment; whose effect  Holds such an enmity with blood of man  That swift as quicksilver it courses through  The natural gates and alleys of the body."

And the Question is:

Which correctly analyzes the use of figurative language in the excerpt?

A) The simile compares the poison to a fast-moving, toxic element, emphasizing its deadliness.

B) The metaphor compares the uncle to a poisonous plant, which illustrates his deadly intent.

C) The personification of the vial makes it seem more lethal.

D) The apostrophe allows the ghost to address the evil uncle.

I believe the answer is: A) The simile compares the poison to a fast-moving, toxic element, emphasizing its deadliness.