Read the passage below:

"The city's skyline, a jagged line of steel, seemed to pierce the heavens, while the river below reflected a thousand broken mirrors of light."

Identify the figurative language used in the phrase "a jagged line of steel" and explain its effect on the reader's perception of the city.

Question

Read the passage below:

"The city's skyline, a jagged line of steel, seemed to pierce the heavens, while the river below reflected a thousand broken mirrors of light."

Identify the figurative language used in the phrase "a jagged line of steel" and explain its effect on the reader's perception of the city.

Accepted Answer

Metaphor; it makes the city appear harsh, rigid and threatening

Neco 2017 Literature In English Question 48