From the novel; Othello

The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO

ill-starred wench: Pale as thy smoke; When we shall meet at comp"

The device used in the line above is__________

  • A Simile
  • B Pun
  • C Metaphor
  • D Paradox

The correct answer is A. Simile

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.” Therefore, it is a direct comparison.

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