In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one,Amber made repeated reference to "death,the unwanted stranger at the door." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience,while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points.What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
A)omission
B)simile
C)hyperbole
D)personification

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Amber used personification by referring to death as an "unwanted stranger at the door," attributing human qualities of being unwanted and a stranger to the concept of death.

In a Speech About Preparing Oneself for the Death of a Loved