Which is the best definition of figurative language?

a.
language that focuses reader attention on the shapes or figures of objects being described

b.
informal language that uses contractions, slang words, and improper grammar

c.
imaginative language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphor, simile, and personification

d.
language that uses words plainly and factually, for their exact, everyday meaning

•an essay

•a mock-heroic epic  

•deals with cannibalism  

•introduces “sylphs” as guardian spirits  

•not a satire  

•written by daniel defoe

•written by alexander pope

•written by jonathan swift  

•criticizes the exploration of ireland  

•criticizes impulsive nature  

•criticizes the english upper class  

•playful tone  

•remorseful tone

•matter-of-fact tone  

“the rap of the lock”   written by alexander pope.

“a modest proposal”

if you could provide the poem below, i'd be happy to you!

explanation:

you didn't give us the poem, or the title of the poem. but it is essential for you to give us that, otherwise we can not detect when the poem has a tonal shift!