“Tea Cake and Janie gone hunting. Tea Cake and Janie gone to Orlando to the movies. Tea Cake and Janie gone to a dance.” (110)
This parallel structure that repeats "Tea Cake and Janie" highlights the two being together. They have been seen constantly together and the repetition emphasizes that they do everything together. As seen from the community's point of view, there is also a slight cynical tone. They do not approve of Janie being with Tea Cake so often. In the same passage, sympathy is shown towards Joe Starks to further show the contempt shown towards Janie.
Personification
“the monster began to roll in his bed.” (158)
The monster, which is the hurricane, is rolling in its bed, which is a human-like action. By giving the hurricane a human-like figure, the hurricane becomes more powerful. Because humans have power and control over many things, the personification of the hurricane gives the hurricane extreme power (more power than a hurricane already has). This creature is able to bring destruction and people fear this monster.
Foil
“Have de nerve tuh say whut you mean.” (109)
This quote is said by Tea Cake who is a foil to Joe Starks. Tea Cake wants Janie to say what is on her mind and express her feelings. This is a very strong contrast to Joe, who never allowed Janie to speak. Tea Cake tells Janie to be brave and say what she wants. Knowing Janie's past relationship with Joe, the reader could think that Janie might have a difficult time doing this because of how Joe treated her. However, Janie goes ahead and tells Tea Cake what she is thinking, showing Janie's bravery and true character that was suppressed under Joe.
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