4 literary techniques and their effects

Imagery (Specifically Animals and Antigone)

The Nurse refers to Antigone as several animals:"my dove" (13), "my kitten" (14), "my sparrow, my lamb" (14). The stereotypical natures of the animals in question show that, to the Nurse, Antigone is a sweet, defenseless little girl.

Simile (again with Animals and Antigone)

"clawing away like a hyena" (25) Again, Antigone is referred to as an animal. It is interesting to note that, unlike the Nurse's descriptions, this description of Antigone shows her as being more of a ferocious person.

Foreshadowing

"But if there was a reason why I couldn't go on talking to her-" (15). This passage is the first big hint that Antigone knows she's going to be in trouble, and it foreshadows her eventual death.

Hyperbole

"Stronger than all the fever, stronger than any nightmare" (14). This passage shows the faith that Antigone has in her Nurse, saying that she can beat all these bad things. It shows the Nurse as a protector of Antigone.