4. In Chapters 1 & 2 of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the author explains the Games and how contestants are chosen by drawing. Detail is given about the amount of entries the main character has and the impact it would have on her family if she is chosen.
The literary device that is represented in this scenario is suspense.
The literary device used in this scenario is imagery. Imagery refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create a vivid mental picture for the reader. In this case, the author uses imagery to paint a clear picture of the setting and situation of the Games, as well as the impact it would have on the main character's family if she is chosen. The reader can visualize the entries, the tense atmosphere, and the potential consequences, which all contribute to building suspense within the story.
