Review the lines “it’s spring and the goat-footed balloon man whistles far and wee” a) simile; it completes the balloon man to a goat to show his presence ruins a otherwise perfect afternoon b) repetition; the repetition of the word goat shows that the balloon man has a deep appreciation for nature c) imagery; the author paints of vivid picture of the meaning menacing nature of the balloon man by comparing him to a goat d) allusion; the phrase “goat-footed” connects the balloon man to the greek godpan; who heralded the coming of spring