Match each example of figurative language with its meaning. stood like a pillar of cloud torn and faded banners of the departed summer ancient blood-stains against the dark-blue sky Meaning Figurative Language divine light arrowBoth reminders of earlier days arrowBoth crimson red arrowBoth

Explanation:

1. "stood like a pillar of cloud torn"

Figurative language: a Simile.

Meaning: A Simile is a figurative language that makes a comparison between two things of a different kind to make a vivid description using 'like' or 'as'. In this example, the author is comparing someone who stood to a 'pillar of cloud torn'. This compares how unadmiring a torn pillar of cloud is with the way the person stood.

2. "faded banners of the departed summer ancient blood-stains against the dark-blue sky"

Figurative language: a Metaphor

Meaning: a Metaphor is symbolic (non-literal) comparison of an object or action with another thing, action, or idea in other to explain an idea. Hence, the expression, "summer ancient blood-stains" refers to horrific events in the past that resulted in "dark-blue sky" (or grief).

the characters in string all have major secrets that they strive to avoid revealing throughout the play.

kenny´s more than 25 years of relevant public service. in the army for two decades, as official representative for four years, and now for the department of state, as ambassador. this career clearly demonstrates great capacities in the public sector.