Which literary device is primarily used in the hawk's self-description?

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Personification

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Answer and Solution

A. Metaphor

The correct answer is 'Metaphor' as the hawk uses metaphorical language to convey its superior qualities and characteristics.

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