The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO
ill-starred wench: Pale as thy smoke; When we shall meet at compt" The device used in the line above is__________
A. Simile B. Pun C. Metaphor D. Paradox
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
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.
