Literary Devices Examples (Gatsby Unit)

"He is as smart as Einstein". Which two devices are used here?

Jumbo Shrimp, Old News, New Copy, Deafeningly Quiet, are all examples of ...

"The trees waved in the breeze" is an example of...

Life is a roller coaster

The crowd is an ocean of people

A firefighters house burns down

The thunder growled angrily while the stars smiled peacefully above.

The feeling that we attach the words beyond its literal meaning. Usually positive or negative attachment to the words.

A dove representing peace is an example of...

A story mentions the dropping of the atomic bombs during WWII

Pick the word with a positive connotation

"My grandpa is ancient" is an example of...

The President of the country had more power than the Greek God Zeus.

A story referencing a famous person is an example of...

A story references a famous person, place or thing of significance

A story gives a slight hint towards a future event

The man stood half-in shadow, his wool collar turned up against his face with his golden hair lit by the lamplight

Pick the example with of a word with negative connotation

Laziness vs Hard Work

"The wilted rose lay on the doorstep, its faded petals whispering of love long lost". Pick the device that is NOT used

This house is like a prison

The city was a sleeping beast, its streets veined with golden rivers of headlights, pulsing beneath the velvet night.