Question

name the figurative language. imagery, onomatopoeia, simile her long silky brown hair swayed in the wind.

Explanation:

The phrase uses descriptive words ("long silky brown") to create a vivid sensory picture of the hair, which is the core of imagery. It does not use a comparison with "like" or "as" (required for a simile) or a word that mimics a sound (required for onomatopoeia).

Answer:

imagery