Which of the following is NOT an example of a figure of speech?
Select one:
They are the best of friends.
It was raining cats and dogs.
They died laughing
They are two birds of a feather.
Help me
Answer: They are the best of friends is not a figure of speech.
Explanation: It cannot literally rain cats and dogs, and “they died laughing” is usually an exaggeration to emphasize the humor of a situation. People also can’t be birds.