Question+9

“You’ll find this [hunting] game worth playing ... Your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess.” Which figurative language is being used here, and what effect does it have on the story?

A) Personification: A game piece is given human thoughts and feelings to make the hunting game come alive. B) Metaphor: The hunting challenge is being directly compared to an ultimate match of intelligence and strategy. C) Hyperbole: Zaroff’s hunting playful hunting strategy is exaggerated to emphasize his exciting pursuit of Rainsford. D) Onomatopoeia: A sound of footsteps in the jungle is made to sound like clicking chess pieces on a game board.