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Which poetic device is used in the phrase “You murdered me with rope, with gun”?

ASimile

BPersonification

CAlliteration

DMetaphor

Answer:

D. Metaphor

Read Explanation:

The speaker personifies Aboriginal Australia, saying "you murdered me", using metaphor to represent the systematic killing and oppression of the Aboriginal people.


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