Question

read the sentence from \the crab that played with the sea.\ now, while the two were talking together, pau amma the crab, who was next in the game, scuttled off sideways and stepped into the sea, saying to himself, i will play my play alone in the deep waters, and i will never be obedient to this son of adam. the underlined words are an example of character. imagery. repetition. tone.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Character: Refers to a person/animal in a story, not a phrase. Eliminate.
• Imagery: Uses descriptive language to create mental images. "Scuttled off sideways" describes the crab’s movement, helping readers visualize it. This fits.
• Repetition: Repeats words/phrases, not seen here. Eliminate.
• Tone: Author’s attitude, not a descriptive phrase. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. imagery