Compare & contrast
Kafka uses the literary technique of metaphor in this sentence.
An oxymoron is the literary technique that is used.
Foreshadowing is the literary technique used in dialogues to reveal hints or clues about upcoming events while keeping certain details hidden. This technique creates suspense and maintains readers' interest in uncovering what will happen next.
Dramatic Irony
Flashback. This literary technique is used to provide background information or context to the story by transporting the reader back to a previous event or time period.
Conceit is a literary technique that involves the use of a very complex metaphor. It is most often used in poetry.
I'm happy to help! Could you please provide the lines you're referring to so I can accurately identify the literary technique being used?
foreshadowing.
The literary technique in this sentence is personification, where the mistake is given human-like qualities of causing a deafening silence. This technique helps create a vivid and impactful image for the reader.
Metaphysical
I'd call it a literary tool or device.
Flashback is the literary technique used by Edgar Allan Poe in "The Tell-Tale Heart" to reveal information about the past events and the character's past. Through the protagonist's recounting of events that lead to the murder, readers gain insight into the character's motives and mental state. This technique adds depth to the story and allows readers to understand the protagonist's descent into madness.