Which literary device is predominantly used in the passage where the protagonist describes the enemy’s silence, especially when he says, "His silence was a wall that echoed louder than words"?
Answer
Metaphor
The correct answer is Metaphor — Select the option that matches the identified device.
Step-by-step solution
- Recognise the comparison made in the sentence.
- Check if the comparison uses the word 'like' or 'as'.
- Since it does not, identify it as a metaphor.
- Confirm that the silence is directly compared to a wall.
- Select the option that matches the identified device.
Common mistake: Mistaking the comparison for a simile because of the word 'like'.
Concept tested: Use of literary devices
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