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 * **Irony-** the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
 * **Metaphor-** a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance
 * **Stereotype-** to give a fixed form to.
 * **Allusion-** a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
 * **Personification-** the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, esp. as a rhetorical figure.
 * **Symbolism-** the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.


 * Symbolism--**
 * The black swastika on a German flag. page 4 (Torn Thread)
 * Yellow felt star of the Star of David. page 5 (Torn Thread)


 * Metaphor--**
 * His breath was a hiss, and his eyes seemed to bulge from his face. page 21 (Journey to America)
 * Rough-handed wind. page 150 (Torn Thread)


 * Stereotype--**
 * Are all Jewish girls as good as you? page 118 (Journey to America)
 * (Nazis) Are they all really so terrible. Yes. page 118 (Journey to America)


 * Personification--**
 * The clouds were streaked with crimson, as if the heavens were bleeding. page 101 (Torn Thread)
 * Wheel drunkenly across the sky.