This reading passage is an example of which literary term A fearful man all in coarse grey with a great iron on his leg. no hat and broken shoes old rag tied round head?

Here's why:

* Imagery uses vivid language to create a picture in the reader's mind.

* The passage uses descriptive words like "fearful," "coarse grey," "great iron," "broken shoes," and "old rag" to paint a picture of a man's appearance.

* These details evoke specific sensory experiences (sight, touch) and create a strong impression of the character.

While the passage could be considered a character sketch, imagery is the primary literary device being used to achieve the effect.