Literary Devices in Gary Soto

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Beneath my steps, my breath, then gone.

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alliteration

Answer explanation

Repetition of the same beginning sounds in two or more words close together is called alliteration.

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Symbolism

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Use of an object to represent an idea.

Answer explanation

A dove is a symbol of peace.

Symbols are objects that represent an idea.

Symbolism is using an object to represent an idea.

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"Black leather and silver studs with enough belts to hold down a small town" is an example of which literary device?

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hyperbole

Answer explanation

Hyperbole is an over exaggeration ued for effect.

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"Cold and weighted down with two oranges in my pocket" - Identify the imagery words.

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cold, oranges

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"My jacket, that green ugly brother who breathed over my shoulder" is an example of a literary device.

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personification

Answer explanation

Personification is giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.

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Porchlight burned yellow, night and day, in any weather. What does it symbolize?

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hope

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