Question

"George could see a glimpse of light, a spark of hope and possibility"

What is the type of figurative language/ literary device being used?

Answer 1

the answer is imagery, it described him seeing only a “glimpse” and a spark of hope.


it could also be metaphor. because hope and possibility is compared to something positive.
george could have a positive outcome of the negative situation.

Answer 2

Answer: The literary device being used in the sentence is a metaphor. The phrase "a glimpse of light, a spark of hope and possibility" is a metaphor that compares the possibility of something positive to a small source of light or spark in the darkness.