Similes
“The best
approach was to follow the buckra’s conversation like a well-trained dog.” Pg. 129
“He works
good,” I said. “Strong like an ox.” Pg. 130
“No more’n
you,” I said. “When you get going, you yap like a dog wit’ tail caught fire.”
Pg. 135
Metaphors
“The ship
was an animal in water.” Pg. 57
“My mouth
danced with taste, and I suddenly was aware of my hunger and thirst.” Pg. 73
“Words swim
farther than man can walk.” Pg. 123
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