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When Grendel speaks of Unferth and says, "I could crush him like a fly" (89), what literary device is being used? A. Flat character B. Figurative language C. Kenning D. Alliteration

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B. Figurative language
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Answer: B. Figurative language

Figurative language refers to the use of words in ways that are not meant to be taken literally. It uses words in a way that deviates from their conventional use in order to convey a different meaning or heighten the effect of the speech. In this case, the phrase "to crush him like a fly" does not literally mean that Grendel wants to crush Unferth in the same way as a fly. The statement is not to be taken literally. Instead, it is intended to heighten the feeling of anger and frustration that Grendel feels towards Unferth.

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