I’m sorry, but I don’t have the text of "Ghost Strain" by Mashigo to provide specific examples or analyze its literal devices. However, I can explain some common literary devices and how they might be found in a work like this.
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Imagery: This involves descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Look for passages that paint vivid pictures or evoke emotions.
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Metaphor: This is a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." An example might involve comparing a character's feelings to a natural phenomenon.
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Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as." For example, a character might be described as "as quiet as a whisper."
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Symbolism: This involves using symbols to represent ideas or concepts. For instance, an object or a color may symbolize a character’s state of mind.
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Personification: This is giving human traits to non-human objects or abstract ideas. An example might be describing the wind as "whispering secrets."
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Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. For instance, "slithering snake in the shadows."
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Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story. Look for statements or events that suggest future developments.
If you have specific excerpts or sections from "Ghost Strain," I’d be happy to help analyze those with attention to literary devices!
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