Question

While the signalman is describing the actions of the person he sees by the mouth of the tunnel, the narrator says in his mind, "For God's sake clear the way!" Which of the following literary devices does this BEST exemplify?

a. characterization
b. figurative language
c. foreshadowing
d. dramatic irony

Answer 1

The correct answer is C). foreshadowing.

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Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "b. figurative language." While the signalman is describing the actions of the person he sees by the mouth of the tunnel, the narrator says in his mind, "For God's sake clear the way!" The literary device that best exemplify is figurative language.