USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following phrase is an example of which type of literary device¿‘There he sees a parson as simple as his flock ____ “
A
metaphor
B
alliteration
C
parallelism
D
hyperbole
E
simile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A literary device is a writing technique that writers use to express ideas, convey meaning, and highlight important themes in a piece of text. A metaphor, for instance, is a famous example of a literary device.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simile is common poetic device. The subject of the poem is described by comparing it to another object or subject, using ‘as’ or ‘like’. For example, the subject may be ‘creeping as quietly as a mouse’ or be ‘sly, like a fox. ‘

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is ‘Alliteration’.

Detailed explanation-4: -A metaphor is a literary device comparing to unlike things through a perceived similarity. Metaphor, unlike simile, does not use the words “like” or “as” to make a comparison for rhetorical effect.

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