They are thankful for the gifts but they don't know what to do with them because the gifts are either invisible or there are no gifts at all.
Answer:
I think it would be C. Hyperbole!
Explanation:
Hyperbole: The use of obvious and deliberate exaggeration.
Hyperbole, derived from a Greek
word meaning "over-casting" is a
figure of speech, which involves an
exaggeration of ideas for the sake of
emphasis. It is a device that we
employ in our day-to-day speech.
(Eliot 75)
When it comes to parenthetical citations, I am going to assume that you are using MLA guidelines. If so, it is only necessary to cite the author's last name, followed by the page number, with no parentheses between them. The last choice is the only one that just gives the last name, so it is correct.
The answer is b. the house is gloomy and decaying, which sets the tone for the entire story.
