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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

by Mark Twain

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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

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...

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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

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...

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