Which of these describes a literary technique employed by the author?

Question

Responses
A He uses onomatopoeia to describe the fervent nature of the bees as they feast on the flowers.He uses onomatopoeia to describe the fervent nature of the bees as they feast on the flowers.
B He uses extended metaphor to compare the Limberlost to other North American swamplands.He uses extended metaphor to compare the Limberlost to other North American swamplands.
C He uses subtle personification to capture the experience of the frogs in the pond.He uses subtle personification to capture the experience of the frogs in the pond.
D He uses alliteration to highlight the sounds of the trees along the edge of the Limberlost.

Answer 1

All of the responses you've provided describe different literary techniques, but the correct answer would depend on specific examples from the text you're referring to. However, here’s a brief overview of each technique mentioned:

A. Onomatopoeia: This technique uses words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to (e.g., buzzing bees).

B. Extended metaphor: This is a comparison that continues over multiple sentences or sections, suggesting that one thing is another in a more elaborate way.

C. Personification: This gives human qualities to non-human entities, which can create a deeper emotional connection with the reader.

D. Alliteration: This involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase, often adding rhythm or emphasis to the text.

If the context you are referring to involves any specific passage or example highlighting one of these techniques, then the option that best describes that technique would be the most accurate choice. If you have a specific passage in mind, I can help you analyze which technique is most prevalent.