Question

identifying and interpreting figurative language

after boadicea had been so cruelly and unjustly treated, she burned with anger against the romans. her heart was full only of thoughts of revenge.
—an island story,
henrietta elizabeth marshall

read the passage. then, answer the questions about the underlined text.
what kind of figurative language is the underlined text?
metaphor ✔
what is the meaning of the underlined text?
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she was not angry.
she was only a little bit angry.
she was extremely angry.

Explanation:

The phrase "she burned with anger" is a metaphor (as identified) that uses the imagery of burning to convey the intensity of her anger. Burning implies a strong, intense feeling, so it means she was extremely angry. The other options ("She was not angry" and "She was only a little bit angry") contradict the meaning of the metaphor.

Answer:

She was extremely angry.