Read the following excerpt from "Ode to a Nightingale" and answer the question. "The voice I hear this passing night was heard In ancient days by emperor and clown: ..." Describe the author'susage of literary devices in the above excerpt.

a. He is using alliteration and onomatopoeia.

b. He is using irony and personification.

c. He is using metaphor and hyperbole.

d. He is using personification and allusion.

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Bentley Andrews

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10 December, 01:46

Read the following excerpt from "Ode to a Nightingale" and answer the question. "The voice I hear this passing night was heard In ancient days by emperor and clown: ..." Describe the author'susage of literary devices in the above excerpt.

a. He is using alliteration and onomatopoeia.

b. He is using irony and personification.

c. He is using metaphor and hyperbole.

d. He is using personification and allusion.

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Mario Allison · Answer 1

The answer to the given question above would be option C. Based on the given excerpt above from "Ode to a Nightingale", the author's usage of literary devices in the above excerpt are metaphor and hyperbole. Hope this answers your question. Have a great day!