Literary Techniques
Vivid sensory language that creates a picture in the reader's mind
What is Imagery?
Appeals to the speaker's credibility or authority
What is Ethos?
This is the school where Holden Caulfield is being kicked out of due to failing his subjects
What is Pencey Prep?
A direct comparison between unlikely things
What is Metaphor?
Appeals to the audience's emotions
What is Pathos?
This history teacher reads Holden's terrible essay on the Egyptians and lectures him about his future
Who is Mr. Spencer?
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things
What is Personification?
A question asked for effect, not to get an answer
What is Rhetorical Question?
This unhygienic student comes into Holden's room, clips his nails onto the floor, and asks stupid questions
Who is Robert Ackley?
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
What is Irony?
A brief, personal story to create a connection
What is Anecdote?
Holden buys this item of clothing in New York and wears it constantly around places
What is a red hunting hat?
A brief reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work
What is Allusion?
Similar structure in a series of phrases or clauses
What is Parallelism?
Holden's roommate Stradlater goes on a date with this girl
Who is Jane Gallagher?