Question

The sentences below reflect a specific literary device. Say which device is used and why
you think so.
The math's master had an eye like a hawk's.
She trumpeted her success abroad.
Life is the greatest teacher of all.
Screams of noise rent the very air.
He has just completed 6 months as a guest of the State.
I am never less alone than when alone.
Kindly address your remarks to the Chair.
I have my daily bread to earn.
When I am dead, I hope it may be said: "His sins were scarlet, but his books for read."
My words fly up, my thoughts remain below.
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Answer 1

Literary devices are used to create interest in writing.

Explanation:

• Personification is used as the eye is compared with a hawk.

• Exaggeration is used as it says it trumpeted over abroad.

• Personification is used as it says life as a teacher.

• Exaggeration is used as it says rent the air.

• Simile is used as it highlighted "as a guest of states".

• A metaphor is used as it directly refers to being alone.

• A simile is used as it says to address the remarks to the chair.

• A simile is used as it is directly highlighting the bread.

• Personification is used as sins are told as scarlet.

• A simile is used to highlight the thoughts.