Question

Read the passage.

Ben growled at the man who parked too close to his car. He was always guarding his prized possession. Don’t get too close or he might bite!

Which figure of speech, or literary device, does the author use in the passage?




a-epic simile


b-personification


c-allusion


d-extended metaphor

Answer 1

I think that the car being compared to something that bites is a very strong example of: B. Personification. The reason is because, personification is when you take something that is non-human and give it human-like attributes and characteristics. That is exactly what is seen in the sentence above. Hope that helps.

Answer 2

The answer is D) extended metaphor.
The author employs an extended metaphor in the passage, using a multi-sentence implied comparison between the car's owner and an animal, most likely a dog. The author describes him as growling when guarding his prized possession, like a dog with his bone. He further extends the metaphor by warning that he may bite if you get too close.