The Shade carried his pale blade marked with the scratch from Ajihad. A black

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roundshield with a crimson ensign rested on his arm. His dark helmet was richly
decorated, like a general’s, and a long snakeskin cloak billowed around him. Madness
burned in his maroon eyes, the madness of one who enjoys power and finds himself in
the position to use it.

which literary technique was used in the pasage?

Answer 1

Imagery and characterization. The passage uses vivid descriptions to create a strong visual image of the Shade and his surroundings. The characterization of the Shade as mad and power-hungry is also evident through the details provided.