Literary Genres and Devices

Character development occurs through what a character says (dialogue), does (action), and thinks, helping the reader understand their personality.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, reading a book has been compared to taking a journey into another world of adventures, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

The given options are all figures of speech.
An Alliteration is a figure of speech in which closely connected words begin with the same consonant sound. For example, 'the big bad bear attacked all the rabbits near the river'.
A Metaphor compares two different things, even though there is nothing similar between them. It states that one thing is another. For example, 'Life is a highway'.
A Simile is just like a metaphor, but it uses direct comparison words such as 'as' and 'like'. For example, 'you look a lot like your sister'.
Personification is used to bring inanimate objects to life. For example, 'the clouds roared into the dark sky'.
The given sentence presents a comparison between 'the teeth of the shark' and 'knives'. It uses a direct comparison word 'like'. Hence option B is correct.
The other options are incorrect as the sentence does not present these figures of speech.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the life of the speaker is compared to that of a happy dream, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the crab is compared to a pair of scissors due to its motion through the sand, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the exam has been compared to an obstacle course because of how tricky and hard it is, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the soup is compared to medicine due to how it 'cures' one's bad mood as if it were a disease, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option D) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the room has been compared to a disaster area due to how messy unclean it is, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the broken ankle is compared to a chain as it restricts movement and metaphorically has tied him down, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option B) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the path to success has been compared to a long and dangerous road upon one must travel, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the proposal is compared to a bandage as, like a bandage, the solution is only temporary and cannot last, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.

Option A - 'How' is answered when the story is explained and not at the beginning of the story. Thus option A is incorrect.

The setting of a story is the environment, location and the time in which the story takes place. Therefore options A, B and C are related to the setting of a story.

Realistic characters are multi-dimensional, meaning they possess both strengths and weaknesses. Flaws make characters relatable and human, while strengths provide depth and capability.

A backdrop setting is one that is not essential to the plot; the story could take place in many different locations without changing the core events. An integral setting, conversely, is vital to the story's development.