Question

Read these lines from Canto IX:

For now there came upon the muddy waves
A blasting sound, a fear-inspiring roar,
Causing both sides of the shore to tremble...
What literary device does Dante use in these lines to enhance the reader's understanding of the scene?
A.Allegory
B.Allusion
C.Symbolism
D.Imagery

Answer 1

The answer would be D) imagery

Answer 2

Answer: D) imagery.

Explanation: Imagery is a literary device that consists in the use of figurative language or detailed descriptions in order to evoke the senses of the reader (sight, smell, taste, hearing, or touch) and to create a mental picture. In the given excerpt from Canto IX we can see an example of the use of imagery, it is evident in phrases like "muddy waves," "blasting sound," "fear-inspiring roar," etc.