Which literary device does the author use in these lines from a short story? so the next night, after midnight, four men crossed miss emily's lawn and slunk about the house like burglars, sniffing along the base of the brickwork and at the cellar openings while one of them performed a regular sowing motion with his hand. . (from "a rose for emily" by william faulkner) simile metaphor syntax irony

Read the passage. which statement best describes how pacing of events heightens tension

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How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.