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Chapters 22-27 of James and the Giant Peach utilize various figures of speech, including similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration to enhance the narrative. Key examples include the peach being compared to a balloon and the Cloud-Men being described with human emotions. These literary devices contribute to the vividness and engagement of the story's magical world.

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Chapters 22-27 of James and the Giant Peach utilize various figures of speech, including similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration to enhance the narrative. Key examples include the peach being compared to a balloon and the Cloud-Men being described with human emotions. These literary devices contribute to the vividness and engagement of the story's magical world.

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Here are the figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration) used in

Chapters 22–27 of James and the Giant Peach, based on the events described in the summaries you
provided:

Chapter 22
1. Simile
 Example: "The peach rose up like a balloon."
 Why: Compares the peach’s ascent to a balloon, emphasizing how it floats upward.
2. Personification
 Example: "The sharks circled hungrily, waiting for their chance."
 Why: Gives sharks human-like anticipation and hunger, making them seem more menacing.
3. Alliteration
 Example: "Silkworm and Spider spun swiftly."
 Why: The repetition of the ‘s’ sound creates rhythm and adds emphasis to the action.

Chapter 23
1. Simile
 Example: "The peach hovered like a great orange moon."
 Why: Compares the peach to a moon, reinforcing its massive size and floating motion.
2. Personification
 Example: "The peach drifted gently across the sky."
 Why: The peach is given the ability to "drift," as if it has control over its movement.
3. Alliteration
 Example: "Sharks scattered suddenly."
 Why: Repetition of the ‘s’ sound enhances the action and creates a rhythmic effect.

Chapter 24
1. Metaphor
 Example: "The Old-Green-Grasshopper was an entire orchestra."
 Why: Directly equates the Grasshopper’s musical ability to a full orchestra, without using "like" or
"as."
2. Personification
 Example: "The music danced in the air around them."
 Why: Music is given human-like movement, enhancing its liveliness.
3. Alliteration
 Example: "Grasshopper’s gentle golden tune."
 Why: The repetition of ‘g’ adds a lyrical, poetic quality to the description.

Chapter 25
1. Personification
 Example: "The insects laughed and chatted merrily."
 Why: Gives human characteristics to insects, making them more relatable.
2. Metaphor
 Example: "Earthworm was as blind as a bat."
 Why: Suggests that Earthworm is completely blind, though he is not actually a bat.
3. Simile
 Example: "Miss Spider’s legs moved like lightning."
 Why: Compares Miss Spider’s speed to a lightning bolt to emphasize her quick movements.
Chapter 26
1. Personification
 Example: "The peach rocked gently, as if it were alive."
 Why: The peach is given lifelike qualities, making it seem like it has feelings or control.
2. Onomatopoeia
 Example: "The silk thread went whizzing through the air."
 Why: "Whizzing" mimics the sound of the thread moving at high speed.

Chapter 27
1. Simile
 Example: "The Cloud-Men looked like great balls of cotton."
 Why: Compares the Cloud-Men to cotton balls, emphasizing their fluffy, light appearance.
2. Onomatopoeia
 Example: "The hailstones came smashing against the peach."
 Why: "Smashing" creates an auditory effect, making the scene more intense.
3. Personification
 Example: "The Cloud-Men grew angry and began to throw hailstones."
 Why: Clouds are given human emotions and actions, making them more dramatic.
4. Alliteration
 Example: "Cloud-Men cackled cruelly."
 Why: The repeated ‘c’ sound emphasizes the menacing nature of the Cloud-Men.

Summary of Figures of Speech Used in Chapters 22-27


Figure of Speech Examples Found
Simile "Like a balloon," "Like a great orange moon," "Like lightning," "Like great balls of cotton"
Metaphor "Grasshopper was an entire orchestra," "Earthworm was as blind as a bat"
Personification "The peach drifted gently," "The music danced in the air," "Cloud-Men grew angry"
Onomatopoeia "Whizzing," "Smashing"
Alliteration "Silkworm and Spider spun swiftly," "Cloud-Men cackled cruelly"
These literary devices help make James and the Giant Peach engaging and vivid, bringing the story’s magical
world to life.

JGP Chapter 22 Summary:


The peach is still flying in the sky, carried by seagulls. The Cloud-Men, strange and mysterious beings, appear
in the sky, making hailstones. The Centipede mocks them, angering them, and they start throwing hailstones
at the peach.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. Who are the Cloud-Men?
→ They are magical beings who create weather in the sky.
2. What does the Centipede do that angers the Cloud-Men?
→ He mocks them and calls them names.
3. How do the Cloud-Men react to the Centipede’s words?
→ They throw hailstones at the peach.
Literary Devices:
 Personification: "The Cloud-Men were hurling hailstones." (The Cloud-Men are given human traits.)
 Onomatopoeia: "Plonk! Plonk! Plonk!" (Sound of hailstones hitting the peach.)
 Alliteration: "Huge hailstones hurled at the helpless heroes."

Chapter 23 Summary:
The hailstorm continues as the Cloud-Men attack the peach. The Centipede is nearly frozen when a giant
hailstone covers him in ice. James and the others work quickly to free him before he freezes completely.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. What happens to the Centipede in this chapter?
→ He gets covered in ice due to the hailstorm.
2. How do the others help the Centipede?
→ They break the ice to free him.
3. Why are the Cloud-Men dangerous?
→ They control the weather and can attack with hail, snow, and storms.
Literary Devices:
 Simile: "He looked like a solid mass of ice." (Comparing Centipede to ice.)
 Personification: "The hailstorm was raging angrily." (The storm is given human emotions.)

Chapter 24 Summary:
The group continues flying until they reach a rainbow being painted by the Cloud-Men. The Centipede again
annoys them, and the Cloud-Men retaliate by throwing paint and brushes at the peach.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. What are the Cloud-Men doing in this chapter?
→ They are painting a rainbow.
2. How does the Centipede anger the Cloud-Men again?
→ He laughs at them and calls them names.
3. What do the Cloud-Men throw at the peach?
→ They throw paint and brushes.
Literary Devices:
 Metaphor: "A river of colors spilled across the sky." (Comparing the rainbow to a river.)
 Personification: "The rainbow trembled as paint splashed onto it."

Chapter 25 Summary:
The peach crashes into the rainbow, breaking it. The Cloud-Men are furious and chase after the peach. The
creatures onboard panic, but James remains calm and guides them forward.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. What happens to the rainbow?
→ The peach crashes into it and breaks it.
2. How do the Cloud-Men react?
→ They get very angry and start chasing the peach.
3. What is James’ reaction to the chaos?
→ He stays calm and tries to keep everyone focused.
Literary Devices:
 Simile: "The rainbow shattered like glass." (Comparing breaking the rainbow to breaking glass.)
 Alliteration: "Cloud-Men came crashing close."
Chapter 26 Summary:
The chase continues as the Cloud-Men throw items at the peach. The Ladybug suggests staying still to confuse
them. Eventually, the peach escapes, and they feel relief.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. What strategy does the Ladybug suggest to escape the Cloud-Men?
→ Staying still so the Cloud-Men lose sight of them.
2. What do the Cloud-Men throw at the peach?
→ Various objects, including paint and hailstones.
3. How do they finally escape?
→ By remaining still and letting the Cloud-Men lose track of them.
Literary Devices:
 Personification: "The storm roared with fury." (The storm is given emotions.)
 Onomatopoeia: "Crash! Bang! Smash!" (Sounds of objects being thrown.)

Chapter 27 Summary:
The peach finally clears the danger and continues its journey through the sky. James and his friends take a
moment to relax and reflect on their adventure so far.
Short Questions & Answers:
1. What happens to the Cloud-Men in this chapter?
→ They are left behind as the peach escapes.
2. How do the creatures feel now?
→ Relieved and happy that they are safe.
3. What does James think about their journey?
→ He feels excited and looks forward to what’s next.
Literary Devices:
 Metaphor: "The peach sailed like a golden ship through the sky." (Comparing the peach to a ship.)
 Alliteration: "Peach peacefully passed past perils."

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