Question

Which literary device is used in this sentence from James Joyce’s “Araby”? But my body was like a harp and her words and gestures were like fingers running upon the wires.

motif

metaphor

hyperbole

simile

Answer 1

The literary device that is used in the sentence from James Joyce’s “Araby,”

 

 “But my body was like a harp and her words and gestures were like fingers running upon the wires.” is the smile.

 

The first device is found right at the beginning.

 

The author employs personification and uses inanimate objects to given human characteristics.

Answer 2

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