AP English Language

The correct answer is A.imagery.

Imagery is used when descriptive language helps the reader form a mental picture of the scene. In this case, "an unpleasant ripping sound…like someone tearing a long, long strip of calico" creates a vivid auditory image of the sound Appleton hears. The comparison to tearing fabric adds to the detailed image of the scene.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B.Personification:...