Analyze these literary device from "A Separate

Peace" by John Knowles:

1. "So the war swept over like a wave at the seashore,

gathering power and size as it bore on us,

overwhelming in its rush"

2. "I felt that the stadium could not only speak but

that its words could hold me spellbound"

 

In your paragraph answer these questions

1. identify the literary device

2. what is the literary device talking about?

2.what is significant about this quote?

3. What is the effect of this literary device?

 

write at least 11 sentences for each literary device, so

you should have 22 sentences total

Write a setting for a science fiction story.

Use vivid language to paint a picture of the time and place - the "setting" - for your readers.

Further enrich your description by adding descriptive detail and language that appeal to the five senses - sight, sound, smell, touch and taste.

Tip:

You can also include literary devices like metaphor and similes to make the setting come alive.

Write at least 350 words.

What literary devices does O’Henry used from "The Cactus"?

Literary Analysis Outline

I. Introduction Paragraph

A. Thesis Statement: Saki uses irony, symbolism, and characterization to thematically suggest that the mantra of 'better late than never' is not always so true.

II. Body Paragraph #1

A. Topic Sentence Device: Irony

B. Evidence

C. Explanation

III. Body Paragraph #2

A. Topic Sentence Device: Symbolism

B. Evidence

C. Explanation

Which explanation belongs in body paragraph #2?

A. Saki characterizes the hatred of the two men to contrast the friendship that is created later. 

B. They symbolize the revenge of Nature on two men who have treated Nature like personal property.

C. This turn of events is in itself ironic; both intended to murder the other, not become friends.