Question

unit exam: foundations of literature
text.

1. literary technique- consider how technique is used to communicate ideas within the text and to impact the audience.
2. graphic organizer- use tables and graphics to keep track of important elements found within the text.
3. get the gist- write small summaries of short portions of the text as you read to better understand the full meaning.
4. name your favorite parts- record what parts of the text personally resonate with you.

use active reading of literary techniques to identify which literary device is used in the following excerpt from the great gatsby?
“i’m p-paralysed with happiness.”
imagery - language designed to evoke certain images in the readers minds.
hyperbole - exaggeration used to make a point
simile - a comparison of two things using \like\ or \as\

Explanation:

In the given excerpt “I’m p - paralysed with happiness,” the speaker is exaggerating the feeling of happiness. Paralysis is a very extreme physical state. By saying one is “paralysed with happiness,” it's an over - the - top way to express the intensity of the emotion. This is in line with the definition of hyperbole which is exaggeration used to make a point. Imagery would involve creating mental pictures (e.g., describing colors, shapes related to happiness in a vivid way which is not the case here). A simile requires a comparison using “like” or “as” (e.g., “happy as a lark” which is not present in the given text).

Answer:

hyperbole - exaggeration used to make a point