Literary devices found in Chapter 22 of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird include the following:
PERSONIFICATION--"Miss Stephanie's nose quivered with curiosity;" "Miss Maudie's diction was deadly;" "There's danger a'-comin';" "Jem's eyes flashed at her."
ALLUSION--Atticus remarks that the inhabitants of the White House don't have chicken for breakfast.
SYMBOLISM--Dill declares that he wants to be a clown when he grows up, but the clown actually symbolizes a continuance of youth and of delaying the onset of adulthood. Also, the two little cakes baked by Miss Maudie represent rewards for Jem and Scout.
SIMILE--"It's just as much Maycomb County as missionary teas."
METAPHOR--"Too many snakes in the closet."
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