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What poetic device is prevalent when describing Custard's tail clashing?

1

Alliteration

2

Simile

3

Metaphor

4

Hyperbole

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Answer

B. Simile

Solution:

The phrase 'clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon' is a simile that relates Custard's actions to something dramatic, enhancing the scene's imagery.

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