How does Laurie Halse Anderson use figurative language in the book speak?

Answer 1

In the first marking period of the book the main character in the book speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda Sordino, does everything she can to not look in a mirror so that she cannot see herself. Melinda avoids, covers and hides them so that she cant look at herself. At the end of the book she is able to use a mirror to defend herself against the person that caused all of her pain, Andy Evans, by putting it to his throat when he tries to rape her again in the closet at the end of the book. Melinda is able to stand up for herself and defend herself from the attacker.

Answer 2

In "Speak," Laurie Halse Anderson uses figurative language like metaphors and similes to convey the protagonist's emotional struggles and loneliness. For example, the main character compares her voice to a trapped bird, symbolizing her feelings of being silenced and isolated. Anderson's use of figurative language enhances the reader's understanding of the protagonist's internal turmoil and growth throughout the story.

Answer 3

the mirror in the book speak represents how in the end she becomes honest with her self and although when you look in the mirror and it seems you have changed on the outside it doesnt mean you have. Mirror represents similarities with past and honesty.

Answer 4

She uses an abundant amount of similes, metaphors, and personification.

an example of each:

Simile: "Up in the air like releasing a bird..." p. 166

Metaphor: "A predator approaches..." p. 28

Personification: "The school bus wheezes..." p.3

I wish i could give you more but i dont have time, sorry :/

Answer 5

In an interview, Anderson stated:

"Speak is about 10% based on the depression I suffered after I was raped, and 90% fiction."

See the related link to read the interview.

Answer 6

melinda puts the mirror down, because she doesn't want to see herself. she is uncomfortable with herself and her appearance.

Answer 7

On pg. 35 she describes the color of the nail polish she spilled.

Answer 8

it symbolize reflections of what Melinda remembered good or bad