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The Great Gatsby Hyperbole Analysis
Hyperbole: An example of a hyperbole in the novel, is one myrtle is talking about her husband George. She says he's so dumb he doesn't know he's alive, on page 30 ( F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1995). This is a hyperbole because it is an exaggerated statement.

Antithesis: An antithesis is shown in the book when contrasting Daisy and Myrtle. They're both so different in the novel, and it does a great job in explaining that they are complete opposites. Daisy is this glamorous rich girl, while myrtle is seen as poor, and not a very classy girl.

Foreshadowing: During the day of the reunion, it is foreshadowed that something bad will happen. The novel states, The day agreed upon was pouring rain, on page 88 ( F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1995). When it rains or storms in a book, it is typically a foreshadowing method to show something bad might happen later on in the book.
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Scott Fitzgerald, 1995). An allusion is when an author hints to references to something from the past or another book. The secret of Castle Rackrent is from an old Irish book, and when tells Daisy this he is saying she will be fine without

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