1. Simile
2. Metaphor, Imagery
3. Paradox
4. Hyperbole
5. Personification
6. Paradox
7. Metaphor
8. Imagery
Explanation:
1. Same as word Similar, Simile refers to things being same or alike.
In sentence #1, the two young women were buoyed up, i.e. they were lifted up as if anchored to a balloon.
2. Metaphor compares two objects or actions to create a description in the mind of reader to enhance imagery.
In sentence #2, The “valley of ashes” is compared to “a fantastic farm”
Imagery is used to create a mental picture or visual representation of objects, ideas or actions.
In sentence #2, where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke create a visual image.
3. In Paradox, the statement or idea appears to contract itself.
In sentence #3, “within” and “without”, enchanted and repelled are opposites.
4. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement of claim.
In sentence #4, paralyzed is used to just emphasize or describe the extent of her happiness.
5. Personification is an idea or object having human traits attributes.
In sentence #5, hair and air are portrayed as acting like human.
6. Paradox is a figure of speech in which two opposite thoughts are presented
In sentence #6, I tried to go….. pulled me back are opposite thoughts.
7. Metaphor compares two objects or actions that are not alike, but still have something in common
In sentence #7, Conduct is compared to foundation or base
8. Imagery is used to create a mental picture or visual representation of objects, ideas or actions.
In sentence #8, The lights grow brighter as the earth lurches away from the sun, and now the orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music, and the opera of voices pitches a key higher creates a visual and audio imagery.
