What literary device is used in ophelia’s song from the play: “he never will come again / his beard was as white as snow,/all flaxen was his poll/ he is gone, he is gone” question 4 options: a: personification b: simile c: allusion d: metaphor

The correct answer is letter b: simile. This literacy device compares two different things using the words "like" or "as". In this play the author is using a simile in the the statement "His beard was as white as snow".

The correct answer is b: Simile.

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Drawing a resemblance with the words "like" or "as". Therefore, making it a direct comparison. In this case, they are using the word "as" to compare how the beard was white like the snow.

Greek drama originally was designed to praise gods, mostly Dionysus. The plays were not tragic or comic and were designed to praise the gods and usually consisted of songs or ceremonies that were designed to raise their value among the people. Eventually they became a bit more down to Earth and dialogue and actors were developed.