Literary Devices in Buddha's Tales

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Literary device in "The Golden Plate" opening: "Once upon a time in a place called Seri, there were two salesmen of pots and pans and hand-made trinkets."

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Setting

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Literary device in "The Golden Plate": "The woman saw a nice tender looking merchant and thought, 'He’s a good man, not like the rough-talking first salesman.'"

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Characterization

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Symbolism of the five servants in "The Prince and the She-Devils"?

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The five senses.

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Literary device in "The Prince and the She-Devils": "The buildings have ceilings decorated with stars, and gorgeous rich couches surrounded by silk curtains of many colors."

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Visual imagery

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Literary device in "The Prince and the She-Devils" excerpt: "But the five would not listen. They said, 'If we go with you, oh prince, we will force ourselves to keep from looking at those beautiful she-devils. We will accompany you to Takkasila.'"

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Foreshadowing

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Example of motivation: "The King of Takkasila saw her beauty and decided he must have her."

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Extrinsic-- the King is motivated by the she-devil's beauty, which is material.

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Literary device in "The Mystery of the Missing Necklace": "Then she sat guarding her loot, remaining silent and pretending to be as innocent as a nun!"

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Simile