Here are 15 literary devices to use in your writing:
Allusion
Diction
Alliteration
Allegory
Colloquialism
Euphemism
Flashbacks
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Juxtaposition
Metaphor/simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Symbolism
Tone
Answer:
In this excerpt the candle symbolizes Ivan Illyich's approaching death.
Ivan is thinking about his death and what will happen to him afterwards. This is reflected in the candle falling to the floor. Because once there was light from the candle, and since it falls that light is no more. The burning out of the candle symbolizes death.
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I think it’s the second one hope this helps
