Question

0.3. "Is it the sword ? Ask the red dust of empires passed away."
What poetic devices have been used here by the poet.
(c) hyperbole and metaphor (D) metaphor and
(a) simile and metaphor (b) metonymy and personification
metonymy.
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Answer 1

C) hyperbole and metaphor

Explanation:

A metaphor is a word or phrase used to show its similarity to another thing. 

We use hyperboles to emphasize the importance or overstate something. This exaggerates claims and statements are never meant to be taken at their literal meaning. 

Answer 2

Option C is the right answer.

Hyperbole and metaphor are the poetic devices used by the poet.

• Hyperbole means exxagerated information.
• Metaphor means saying an action in an indirect way, which does not seems to be true but helps in imbibing a clearer idea or comparison.
• Ask the dust of empires passed away is an example of hyperbole.
• The bloodshed during the war weakened the strong pillars of the empire just like rust forcing iron to decay.
• The sword stands for power.
• This example of metaphor.
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