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Gatsby Literary Devices

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XIV. Literary Analysis Literary terms have a profound effect on a piece of writing. Identify ten (10) different lit terms and explain the effect they have on the text. Literary Term Quotation from text (in MLA format) Explanation: must be at least 3 sentences. 1. Imagery “We walked through a high hallway into a bright rosy-colored space, fragilely bound into the house by French windows at either end. The windows were ajar and gleaming white against the fresh grass outside that seemed to grow a little way into the house.” (Fitzgerald, 8) This Literary term is an example on Imagery. This quote is explaining how it shows inside the hallway that he was standing in. I think that this quote is a great example of imagery because it goes into such detail about what Mr.Carroway is talking about. 2. …show more content…

Metaphor “A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors..” (Fitzgerald, 57) This quote represents a very good metaphor. A metaphor is A term or phrase that is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance. This quote is simply saying that emptiness is now in the air and it feels like it is flowing from the great outdoors. This could also be used as a personification. 3. Epiphany "How do you get to West Egg village?" he asked hoplessly. I told him. And as I walked on I was lonely no longer. I was a guide, a pathfinder, an original settler. He had casually conferred on me the freedom of the neighborhood." (Fitzgerald, 4) An epiphany is a sudden insight of reality. This quote is a really good example of an epiphany. This quote describes Nick and how he has an insight with reality. 4. Simile "Like an angry diamond..." (Fitzgerald, 56) A simile is when you compare 2 things using like or as. The simile i used is farely simple. I used this one because they talk about diamonds and are wealthy. they are also “like an angry diamond”. 5. Hyperbole "I'm paralyzed with happiness." (Fitzgerald,

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