AP English Language

The correct answer is C.metaphor.

In the phrase "Her cheeks were on fire," the comparison of her cheeks to fire is a metaphor, as it directly states that her cheeks are on fire. It doesn't use "like" or "as," which would make it a simile. Instead, it suggests that her cheeks are burning or intensely red, likely due to embarrassment or heat.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

A.Personification: This involves givin...