Duplicate of Literary devices in "Holes"

Question 1

"He dug his shovel into the dirt. It couldn't always be this hot, he thought... He dug his shovel into the dirt."

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repetition

Question 2

“He dug the hole into his memory.” Ch. 15

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metaphor

Question 3

"Clyde Livingston's shoes were as smelly as blue cheese."

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simile

Question 4

"The sun peeked over the horizon."

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personification

Question 5

“Myra’s head is as empty as a flowerpot.”

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simile

Question 6

"The hot, heavy air was almost as stifling as the handcuffs." Chapter 3

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simile

Question 7

This is an instance of alliteration: "The hot, heavy air was almost as stifling as the handcuffs." Ch. 3

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True

Question 8

"Camp Green Lake once danced in the heart of Texas."

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personification

Question 9

"Stanley took a shower-if you could call it that, ate dinner— if you could call it that, and went to bed— if you could

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repetition

Question 10

"You're the reason you are here. You're responsible for yourself. You messed up your life, and it's up to you to fix it.

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repetition

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