They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. (Psalm 8:41) gerund infinitive participle

And his eyes have all the seeming of a demons that is dreaming which of these poetic devices is used here?

Apolitical campaign showing the candidate wearing a hard hat and work shirt while touring a factory is using oa) glittering generalities. ob) transfer appeal. oc) testimonial. od) plain folks appeal.

What is the narrators main conflict in this passage