The stylistic technique used in this sentence is a combination of personification and descriptive language. Personification is present in the phrase "a comb raked through her matted hair," as it gives human characteristics to the comb. Descriptive language is evident in the use of the verb "tore," which vividly conveys the forceful action performed by the comb, and the adjective "matted," which paints a clear picture of the condition of the hair.
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Based on the given answer choices, the technique used in the sentence "a comb raked through her matted hair and tore at the tangles buried there" can be categorized as descriptive language.
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I apologize for the confusion. I may have misinterpreted your question. From the given answer choices, the stylistic technique used in the sentence would be considered imagery. The sentence uses descriptive language to paint a vivid mental image of the comb raking through the hair and tearing at the tangles.
