Who is the antagonist in the short story the necklace

Is the use of another person exact words

What type of figurative language is used in this sentence from james joyce's "the dead"? his soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling. a. metaphor b. alliteration c. hyperbole d. euphemism

Which method of characterization does the author use to the reader get to know mrs. allison? actions appearance dialogue thoughts