What literary technique is used in the phrase 'whose roots lay deeper than all our lives'?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Alliteration

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Answer

B. Metaphor

Solution:

The correct choice is 'Metaphor.' The comparison suggests that the banyan tree has a significance and history that goes beyond just a physical existence, symbolizing deeper connections to life. The other options do not accurately describe this construction.

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