cacophonous= adj = having a harsh or discordant sound. (page 114)
neurotic= adj = of, pertaining to, or characteristic of neurosis. (page 115)
"'Think of this as the Super Bowl of their life. Never will they have more people gather to see them, rooting for not only a win, but also for a good game.'" (page 120) simile -comparing with "as"
"I could feel The Fear sneaking up on me." ( page 113) personification- giving a feeling a name and human characteristics.
"The hall was decorated on both sides with framed paintings of various biblical scenes, along with black-and-white shots of Masada and the Wailing Wall." (page 115) imagery- because it is implanting images of the where the action is taking place.
"After only three blocks, though, the damn battery died and I was back in cacophonous reality." (page 114) This quote shows how Jason absentmindedly tends to try and avoid reality and situations he doesn't like. He likes to kind of live in his own little bubble in which he chooses what happens.
Jason has been confusing and mixing up his priorities, with his social life, his drinking/drug abuse, and his job situation, and needs to straighten things out.
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