Use the sentence to answer the question.

The vet said, "Your pet rabbit is healthy as a horse!"

What figure of speech is being used in this statement? Write 1-2 sentences to explain your answer and show what is actually being communicated.

The figure of speech being used in this statement is a simile. It is comparing the health of the pet rabbit to that of a horse. The vet is trying to convey that the rabbit is in very good health and is using the comparison to emphasize its excellent condition.