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Read the passage from "Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, Part 1."

"But perhaps the most profound issue surrounding my receipt of this prize is the fact that I am the Commander-in-Chief of the military of a nation in the midst of two wars. One of these wars is winding down. The other is a conflict that America did not seek; one in which we are joined by 42 other countries—including Norway—in an effort to defend ourselves and all nations from further attacks."

Which is an example of figurative language in this passage?

A. "Winding down" is an idiom.
B. "42 other countries" is hyperbole.
C. "Commander-in-Chief" is an allusion.
D. "Profound issue" is an oxymoron.



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Final answer:

The figurative language in the passage includes the idiom 'winding down,' symbolizing a gradual ending or decrease of a situation.


Explanation:

The figurative language used in the passage from Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech includes the phrase 'winding down,' which is an idiom representing the conclusion or decrease of something. It does not literally mean 'winding,' but it symbolizes a gradual ending.

The correct figurative language example in the passage is 'winding down.' This phrase is an idiom that symbolizes the gradual ending or decrease of a particular situation or activity, in this case, the war that is coming to a conclusion. It is not meant to be taken literally but conveys a deeper meaning about the ongoing wars.


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