What literary device does the author use to describe Johnny's mugging? (Pages 31-34)

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Asked by Need S #641196 on 4/21/2017 2:50 AM

Last updated by Maggie M #792949 on 5/14/2018 6:46 PM

Answered by Aslan on 4/21/2017 2:55 AM

I'm not actually sure which quote you are referring to. Ponyboy does use what is called an idiom,

"Johnny was scared of his own shadow after that."

Answered by Need S #641196 on 4/21/2017 2:57 AM

I think it is flaskback, should have clarified, sorry.

Answered by Maggie M #792949 on 5/14/2018 6:46 PM

He uses flashback