Kayla gasped for air. She knew if she stopped now, she may not see Bailey again. The little dog had leaped over the fence when the fireworks started and took off down the street. He obviously did not care for the fireworks. Kayla turned the corner onto Applegate Avenue when she heard a sound. Kayla stood still, listening for Bailey. Sure enough, she heard a few small yips coming from the Jackson’s open garage. Kayla walked toward the Jackson’s house. A moment later, Mrs. Jackson met Kayla on the front walk holding Bailey. “Thank you so much,” said Kayla. “I’ve been chasing him!” “Well, I don’t blame him for running,” Mrs. Jackson replied, handing the dog back to Kayla. “Those loud sounds have been getting on my nerves too.” Kayla walked home holding Bailey to keep him from squirming away. Once they were back inside the safety of their house, Kayla put Bailey in his dog bed and he settled down. Give an example of a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and an oxymoron somewhere in this passage.

Answer 1

Certainly! Here are examples of literary devices from the passage you've provided:

1. Simile: "Kayla gasped for air like a fish out of water."
2. Metaphor: "The loud sounds have been getting on my nerves too," (implying that the sounds can affect someone’s emotional state as if they have physical impact).
3. Personification: "the loud sounds have been getting on my nerves," (as if sounds can actively affect someone's feelings).
4. Hyperbole: "I’ve been chasing him!" (implying an exaggerated sense of urgency and frustration).
5. Onomatopoeia: The words “bang” or “crash” could be appropriate if mentioned in place of “fireworks,” as they mimic the sounds made.
6. Oxymoron: "open garage" could be seen as an oxymoron if you contrasted it with the idea that a garage is typically a closed space.

Feel free to modify any of these details to fit the original context more closely!