In three to five sentences, identify two examples of figurative language from the passage above and explain what each example of figurative language means.
The first example of figurative language is the phrase "the sun was a blazing ball of fire". This phrase is a metaphor, which is a comparison between two things without using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the sun is being compared to a blazing ball of fire, suggesting that it was very hot and bright.
The second example of figurative language is the phrase "the sky was a deep, dark blue". This phrase is a simile, which is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the sky is being compared to a deep, dark blue, suggesting that it was a very dark shade of blue.