If a writer describes a character as having a "heart of stone," what literary device is being used, and what does it imply about the character?

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B) Metaphor; the character is cruel and unemotional.. A 'heart of stone' is a metaphor comparing a heart to stone without 'like' or 'as,' implying a lack of emotion or empathy, hence cruel and unemotional.

If a writer describes a character as having a "heart of stone," what literary device is being used, and what does it imply about the character?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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