When Eddie looks at the ocean, he perceives it as "diamonds of sunlight danc [ing[ on the water." What two literary devices are being used in this example, and what is their effect?

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When Eddie looks at the ocean, he perceives it as "diamonds of sunlight danc [ing[ on the water." What two literary devices are being used in this example, and what is their effect?

When Eddie looks at the ocean, he perceives it as "diamonds of sunlight danc [ing] on the water." What two literary devices are being used in this example, and what is their effect?

Asked by jonathan w #566042 on 10/19/2016 6:20 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/19/2016 6:27 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/19/2016 6:27 PM

One example would be personification. The "diamonds" are dancing.

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