This question is based on RAIDER OF THE TREASURE TROVE.
The poetic device in the expression "Rage is chief" is ___
A. oxymoron B. simile C. metaphor D. hyperbole
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
The phrase 'Rage is chief' is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically dissimilar but have something in common. In this case, 'rage' is being compared to a 'chief', implying that rage is dominant or in control.
