This question is based on General Literary Principles.
‘If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?’ Shelly, ‘Ode to the West Wind’. The literary device used here is
- an apostrophe
- an allegory
- a poetic license
-
a rhetoric
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The literary device used in the line “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” is rhetoric.
Rhetoric is a literary device that uses language to persuade or influence an audience. In this case, the line is a rhetorical question that is meant to inspire hope and optimism. The question is not meant to be answered literally, but rather to encourage the reader to think positively about the future.
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