Assuming the excerpt is from Act 1 of Hamlet,
"Ghost: Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole, With juice of cursed hebona in a vial, And in the porches of mine ears did pour The leperous distilment; whose effect Holds such an enmity with blood of man That swift as quicksilver it courses through The natural gates and alleys of the body."
And the Question is:
Which correctly analyzes the use of figurative language in the excerpt?
A) The simile compares the poison to a fast-moving, toxic element, emphasizing its deadliness.
B) The metaphor compares the uncle to a poisonous plant, which illustrates his deadly intent.
C) The personification of the vial makes it seem more lethal.
D) The apostrophe allows the ghost to address the evil uncle.
I believe the answer is: A) The simile compares the poison to a fast-moving, toxic element, emphasizing its deadliness.