Death knew no haste. The figure of speech used in the line is
Question and options
Death knew no haste. The figure of speech used in the line is
- Metaphor
- Imagery
- Synecdoche
- Personification
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Personification
Death is given a human quality (knowing no haste), which is personification. It is not a direct comparison (metaphor) or a part-for-whole substitution (synecdoche).
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