Literary Devices In The Martian

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The Martian is a science fiction book about a guy who has to survive over a year alone on Mars. The Martian is a successful book made by a first time writer, Andy Weir. His book was so successful that it went on to become a movie because of it’s amazing plot and funny jokes. The best part about The Martian is Watney’s jokes and sarcasm. For example, Mark is trying to make a plan, and can still joke around then. “‘I admit it’s fatally dangerous’ Watney said. ‘But consider this: I’d get to fly around like Iron Man.’” (Weir 353) Even though he could be risking his life he manages to make snarky remarks to annoy and help him think. Near the end of the book Mark Watney cracks a joke about him dying. “Quote 2” (1-3 sentences including an in-text