I just took the test, the correct answer is "to reinforce his main argument that slavery opposes the ideals of America.".
Personification interprets the device underlined in the passage "as a cobweb is described as pulling and a cornflower is described as wearing a cap".
Oxymoron is the literary device used by Romeo in the above passage.
Oxymoron is combining at least two words which are opposite in meaning and ideas to create an effect.
Misshapen chaos and well-seeming forms
feather of lead
bright smoke
cold fire
sick health
still-waking sleep
These are the words that have opposite meanings but give a bigger impact when put together in a literary form.
<u>A.</u> The grit is the passion and perseverance before the long-term goals. It is determination, courage, perseverance to achieve success. People with high degree of confidence know what they want, they are insistent and tenacious despite the obstacles that arise. Angela Duckworth associates perseverance with tenacity and willpower.
I think the answer is option C.