. “...this man with the insane, gorged face, the gibbering, dry mouth, the flapping book in his fist” (page 75). a. Literary Device: imagery b. Definition: c. Significance: 2. “Christ is one of the ‘family’ now. I often wonder if God recognizes His own son the way we’ve dressed him up, or is it dressed him down?” (page 77). a. Literary Device: allusion b. Definition: c. Significance: written like a 8th grader

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. “...this man with the insane, gorged face, the gibbering, dry mouth, the flapping book in his fist” (page 75). a. Literary Device: imagery b. Definition: c. Significance: 2. “Christ is one of the ‘family’ now. I often wonder if God recognizes His own son the way we’ve dressed him up, or is it dressed him down?” (page 77). a. Literary Device: allusion b. Definition: c. Significance: written like a 8th grader

Answer 1

a. Literary Device: imagery

b. Definition: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating a vivid mental picture for the reader.
c. Significance: In this quote, the use of imagery helps to paint a clear and disturbing picture of the man being described, emphasizing his wild appearance and erratic behavior.

a. Literary Device: allusion
b. Definition: A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art in order to enhance meaning or create connections for the reader.
c. Significance: In this quote, the allusion to Christ and the idea of dressing him up or down raises questions about how people perceive and portray religious figures, prompting reflection on the nature of faith and worship.