The document discusses different literary techniques used in the book "The Ear, The Eye And The Arm". It provides 6 examples of passages from the book along with the identified literary technique for each (simile, imagery) and a brief commentary on how it sets the mood, theme or tone. The techniques are used to emphasize themes like not judging by appearances and to add tones like relaxed or frightening to the paragraphs. Rita's sarcasm in one example shows the children's nervousness around their father.

1. Literary Techniques in The Ear, The Eye And The Arm

2. Literary Techniques Quote: “You’re so kind”, said the Mellower. “You’re the kindest person I know-like a refreshing breeze drifting in the window when it’s hot or a sparkling fountain in a garden”. Literary Technique: Simile Commentary on the mood: The mood in this simile is relaxed. The simile helps you picture the setting the simile is trying to describe.

3. Literary Techniques Quote: “Tendai walked along the hall that led to the library. It was Father’s favorite workplace, fitted with holoscreens so he could stay in contact with the outside world. But it was also beautiful. Shelves reaching to the ceiling gave a leathery, dusty scent to the air. Persian carpets covered the floor. Lamps with stained-glass shades cast a warm glow unlike the light in the rest of the house. Tendai was always surprised by this artistic streak in Father. He usually seemed interested only in machines.” Literary Technique: Imagery Commentary on the theme: This imagery really emphasizes the theme. It makes the theme of this paragraph stand out. The theme is don’t judge a book by it’s cover, or don’t judge a person before you get to know them. The last two sentences really give you the theme.

4. Literary Techniques Quote: “Anyhow, you were going to be possessed by the Bighead Spirit tonight”, yelled the Baboon Tendai’s head was pulled back from the rail. He was shoved through a glass door and onto a Persian carpet in an astonishing room.” “Gold-inlaid tables were crowded with jade and ivory statues of the most exquisite workmanship. Silk curtains decorated the walls. Fine furniture was draped with leopard and tiger skins, and real plastic bowls glittered with jewels.” Literary Technique: Imagery Commentary on the tone: The imagery puts the paragraph so that it could be a vary of the tone. The tone could be relaxed or happy, but it could also be miserable or frightful. The tone can be both positive and negative.

5. Literary Techniques Quote: “Very good”, said the instructor as the little boy roared. The instructor was small and extremely tough.Rita said he was like a buffalo that had been boiled down only until the gristle was left.” Literary Technique: Simile Commentary on the mood: The simile adds another tone to the paragraph. The simile adds a relaxed tone, and before the simile there is a scary frightful tone.

6. Literary Techniques Quote: “You stupid woman! When will you get it through your head that we don’t want money?” snarled Obambo Chivari. “The boy is an ideal messenger to our gods. He’s the son of General Matiska. He’s got the heart of a lion, and he’s wearing the symbol of Zimbabwean spirituality. Nothing could be more perfect! When we break him down-and we will-his soul will glow like a hot coal in the dark country of our gods. Oh, they will certainly notice him.” Literary Technique: Simile Commentary on the theme: The theme really shows how evil Obambo Chivari is. The theme would be to never give up. The simile gives the “all hope is doomed” presence. The theme to me is what gives Tendai courage to not give up.

7. Literary Techniques Quote: “Of course no one thought of eating until Father was ready. He was an elder and the head of the family. “Lizard eggs”, muttered Rita, poking at her omelet. “Don’t start”, Tendai said in a low voice. “Chickens are descended from reptiles. I read it in a book.” “Be quite” “Nasty old cold lizard eggs.” “Is something wrong?” thundered Father from the head of the table. “No”, said Tendai, Rita and Kuda altogether. “Everything’s delicious”, added Rita. “Especially the eggs”. Literary Technique: Sarcasm Commentary on the tone: Rita’s sarcasm really shows how nervous Tendai, Rita, and Kuda are. The sarcasm is really brilliant because you can’t tell if Rita was being sarcastic when she said she liked the eggs or if she was just very nervous when her General Matiska scared the children.