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Which literary device is predominantly used in the passage where the protagonist describes the enemy’s silence?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 12 · English · The Enemy
  1. Hyperbole
  2. Personification
  3. Simile
  4. Alliteration
Answer
Personification

The correct answer is Personification — Answer is "Personification".

Step-by-step solution

  1. Locate the passage describing the enemy’s silence.
  2. Look for attributing human qualities to the silence.
  3. Identify that the silence is described as having a presence or intent.
  4. Select the device that matches this use of human traits.
  5. Answer is "Personification".
Common mistake: Confusing silence with sound, leading to misidentification of the device

Concept tested: Literary devices

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