The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Questions on Metaphor
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
What examples of onomatopoeia, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, and personification are in Twain's story?
Mark Twain's story features various literary devices. Hyperbole is used in Simon Wheeler's exaggerated descriptions, such as the frog's talents and Jim Smiley's betting habits. Personification...
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
What's unusual about Smiley's mare and what metaphors are used to describe her?
Smiley's mare is unusually slow and frequently sick, suffering from ailments like asthma and distemper. Despite this, she surprises everyone by winning races, starting sluggishly but finishing...