* "The calm carried me closer to the coat..." - This is a great example of alliteration, using the hard "c" sound several times in a row to create a sense of peacefulness and serenity.
* "Stephen shook his shoulders and sighed." - This alliteration emphasizes the frustration and disappointment felt by Stephen through repetition of the "s" sound.
* "Water washed warmly over white waves." - The repeated "w" sound here gives a sense of motion and the sound of water.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other literary devices in "The Cay"!