The Ransom of Red Chief

O. Henry

The Ransom of Red Chief Literary Devices

See key examples and analysis of the literary devices O. Henry uses in The Ransom of Red Chief, along with the quotes, themes, symbols, and characters related to each device.

Allusions 2 key examples

Genre 1 key example

Hyperbole 1 key example

Irony 2 key examples

Metaphors 1 key example

Mood 1 key example

Setting 1 key example

Similes 1 key example

Situational Irony 2 key examples

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