King Lear” by William Shakespeare (excerpt)

GONERIL
Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter;
Dearer than eye-sight, space, and liberty;
Beyond what can be valued, rich or rare;
No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour;
As much as child e'er loved, or father found;
A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable;
Beyond all manner of so much I love you.

The phrase “words can wield” likely demonstrates the literary device __________

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King Lear” by William Shakespeare (excerpt)

GONERIL
Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter;
Dearer than eye-sight, space, and liberty;
Beyond what can be valued, rich or rare;
No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour;
As much as child e'er loved, or father found;
A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable;
Beyond all manner of so much I love you.

The phrase “words can wield” likely demonstrates the literary device __________

anonymous · Answer

alliteration / showing the flattering nature of Goneril.

hyperbole / comparing love to words rather than actions.

metaphor / comparing the father to a sword being wielded.

simile / showing the mean-spirited nature of Goneril.