As she explained the nature of the affliction, Sandy said:
"Depression often sneaks
up on a person. It is careful not to startle its prey but moves in quietly, subtly." Sandy has
used which figure of speech to help her audience understand depression?
A) Simile
B) Antithesis
C) Alliteration
D) Personification
D
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a. persuasive example b. real example c. hypothetical example d. manipulative example
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) define the problem B) establish criteria C) seek information D) analyze the issues E) generate solutions