The answer is: A. A narrative lead.
A narrative lead is the opening of the story, the phrases that hook the readers' attention and display the scene before they find out about the characters and the circumastances surrounding them. They can also be created through dialogue, action or imagery. A typical example of a narrative lead is the phrase "Once upon a time."
Simile: C
personification: D
symbol: A
hyperbole: B
metaphor: E
The correct answer is deteriorate.
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