In Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Gary Schmidt utilizes varied literary devices to bring the setting and characters to life. For example, the author brings the sea breeze to life through personification. Examples of personification include:

"But then it fell panting in the hallway, gasping for breath." (p. 23)
"The sea breeze remembered that autumn wasn't far away and began to blow colder." (p. 212)
"The sea breeze found him and twisted around him." (p. 213)

Find other examples of personification, metaphor, similes, hyperbole, alliteration, etc., from Chapters 1-9. Provide two examples in your response to this blog post. Due Friday, February 3 by 4 p.m.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT:
Tell the story of Turner and the citizens of Phippsburg and Malaga Island from the viewpoint of the sea breeze, giving the sea breeze a definite characterization and motivation. Follow typing guidelines. Email Mr. B or submit a hard copy. Worth 10 points. Due Friday, February 10.