Wednesday 26 September 2012

Similes and Metaphors

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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