Question

directions: read the literary devices and definitions for each literary device. using the example of literary devices from summer of the mariposas, infer the deeper meaning of each example. lastly, analyze how word choice impacts the meaning, tone, and mood for each example. literary device: simile definition a comparison of two unlike things using \like\ or \as\ example for the text \his thick tresses floated loosely around his head like the black tentacles of a sea monster\(6) inference (what does this mean?) analysis 1. what words stand out? 2. how do the words you identified impact the meaning of the literary device? 3. how does the literary device make the reader feel (mood), and what attitude does the author convey (tone) through its use?

Explanation:

The simile compares the person's thick hair (tresses) to the black tentacles of a sea - monster. The words "thick", "loosely", "black", and "tentacles" stand out. "Thick" and "loosely" describe the hair's texture and movement, while "black" and "tentacles" create a vivid and somewhat menacing image. This simile makes the reader feel a sense of unease or mystery (mood) and the author's tone might be one of creating an other - worldly or slightly ominous atmosphere.

Answer:

Inference: The person's hair is described in a way that gives it a somewhat menacing, sea - monster like quality.
Analysis:

1. Words that stand out: thick, loosely, black, tentacles.
2. These words enhance the comparison, making the image of the hair more vivid and evoking a sense of the unknown or menacing.
3. Mood: unease, mystery. Tone: creates an other - worldly or slightly ominous atmosphere.