Literary Devices in Della and Jim's Story

Which literary device is used in the phrase "Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is being compared in the simile "Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail"?

• Jim's movement to a waterfall

• Jim's stillness to a hunting dog

• Jim's shock to a gray cat

• Jim's happiness to a cascade

Identify the literary device in the sentence: "The dullness of the quiet street was sparking."

• Irony

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Symbolism

What does Della's hair symbolize in the story?

• Her wealth

• Her individuality and love

• Her sadness

• Her wisdom

Which literary device is used in "The next two hours tripped by on rosy wings"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is the effect of the hyperbole "Eight dollars a week or a million a year—what is the difference?"

• It emphasizes the couple's financial struggles.

• It highlights the couple's love over material wealth.

• It shows Della's despair.

• It illustrates Jim's wisdom.

Which biblical figure is alluded to when describing Della's hair?

• King Solomon

• The Magi

• The Queen of Sheba

• The Christ child

What is the situational irony in the story?

• Della's hair is more beautiful than the Queen of Sheba's jewels.

• Both sacrifice their most valuable possessions, rendering the gifts useless.

• Jim's watch is more valuable than King Solomon's treasures.

• The street is described as sparking.

What does Jim's watch symbolize in the story?

• His wealth

• His individuality and love

• His sadness

• His wisdom

Identify the literary device in the phrase "A tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Imagery