Identify the most dominant literary device. Provide an explanation of how that device functions in the sentence. (For example, s
pecify what two things are being compared in a metaphor, or what kind of imagery is being developed.) You may only identify a device once. 1. Wilson and I are different species: he’s an early bird and I am a night owl. The problem is if I move him to his own cage, who will I get to clean up the droppings? (Adapted from T.V.’s House.)
A metaphor is a literary device that is used for comparison. This means that when a comparison is made between two unrelated things and their meanings cannot be taken literally, it is a metaphor.
In the given dialogue of Dr. House, a metaphor is used when the comparison is made between them (House and Wilson) and birds. House compares them to <em>"an early bird . . .and a night owl."</em> This comparison is used in the metaphorical sense.
Rashad's father's question brings racism into play, as his comment infers that Rashad might have brought trouble upon himself based upon his appearance (sagging pants).
