Question

Which literary device is used in this sentence from James Joyce’s “Araby”?

Answer 1

welcome to QC~

would you mind posting what the sentence is, please? ^^

Answer 2

But my body was like a harp and her words and gestures were like fingers running upon wires

Answer 3

notice how it is making a comparison using the word "like"

there are two types of comparisons, similes and metaphors - do you remember which one uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison? ^^

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

no problem

a ~simile~ makes a comparison using like or as.