The Scarlet Ibis

James Hurst

The Scarlet Ibis Literary Devices

See key examples and analysis of the literary devices James Hurst uses in The Scarlet Ibis, along with the quotes, themes, symbols, and characters related to each device.

Allusions 1 key example

Dramatic Irony 1 key example

Foreshadowing 2 key examples

Genre 1 key example

Imagery 1 key example

Irony 1 key example

Metaphors 1 key example

Mood 1 key example

Setting 1 key example

Similes 4 key examples