The Things They Carried

Colloquialism

O'Brien's use of the word "humped," meaning "to carry something". (pg.3)

Anaphora

"At night, sometimes, Lieutenant Cross wondered who had taken the picture, because heknew she had boyfriends, because he
loved her so much, and because he could see the shadow of the picture taker spreading out against the brick wall.." (pg. 12)

Imagery

"It was an action shot- women's volleyball- and Martha was bent horizontal to the floor, reaching, the palms of her hands in sharp focus, the tongue taut, the expression frank and competitive....." (pg. 12)