In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter

In describing the momentary revelation of the stranger's emotion, the narrator employs
a. Allusion
B. personification
C. Simile
D. Antithesis
C. Hyperbole

Allusion

what do you think?

After reading this passage again, I found two similes . One " At his arrival in the market place, and some time before she saw him, the stranger had bent his eyes on Hester Prynne. it was carelessly, at first, like a man chiefly accustomed to look inward, and to whom external matters are of little value and import unless they bear relation to something within his mind. (Hawthorne 67)."

And Two "Very soon, however, his look became keen and penetrative. A writhing horror twisted itself across his features, like a snake gliding swiftly over them, and making one little pause, with all its wreathed intervolutions in open sight. (67)",

Very good! I knew you could do it!

To determine the answer to this question, you need to refer to Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter. If you don't have the book with you, you can try to find an online version or look for summaries or analysis of the chapter.

Once you have accessed Chapter 3, focus on the passage that describes the momentary revelation of the stranger's emotion. Look for any specific language or literary devices used by the narrator to describe this revelation. Pay attention to any comparisons, figurative language, or rhetorical techniques employed.

Read the passage closely and analyze the language used. Determine if any of the options - allusion, personification, simile, antithesis, or hyperbole - accurately describe the literary device used by the narrator in this particular moment. Consider the definitions and characteristics of each option to make an informed choice.

Based on your analysis, the correct answer would be C. Simile, if the passage includes a direct comparison using "like" or "as" to describe the stranger's emotion. However, without the specific passage from Chapter 3 to examine, I cannot provide a definitive answer.