Question

what literary device is used in the description of johns frozen body at the end of the story?

○ a. hyperbole - exaggerating his suffering for dramatic effect.

○ b. metaphor - comparing john to a ghost haunting ann.

○ c. symbolism - his frozen state represents the emotional distance between them.

○ d. personification - giving human qualities to the wind and snow.

Explanation:

Symbolism involves using an object or situation to represent an abstract idea. Here, John's frozen state can be seen as symbolizing the emotional distance between him and another character. There is no indication of exaggeration (hyperbole), direct comparison (metaphor), or giving human - like qualities to non - human entities (personification) in the description of his frozen body.

Answer:

C. Symbolism - his frozen state represents the emotional distance between them.