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-caboodle -ogle and others but i don't remember
It depends on what figurative language your wanting like: Simile -"I am as ornery and stubborn as an old donkey" Metaphor -"...the dead-leaf crackly voice of Margaret Cadaver..." Personification -"Rush, rush, rush whispered the wind..." Hyperbole -"I might as well try to catch a fish in the air." Idiom -"Spin us a yarn." Onomatopia -"shoosh" and a Symbol - The Blackberry Kiss is a Symbol of the Memories Sal had with her mother in Bybanks before she passed.
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
Some similes in The Secret Life of Bees include "like the inside of a bakery," "like lightning," and "like a documentary about the moon." These similes are used to create vivid comparisons and enhance the descriptions in the book.
In "The Green Mile" by Stephen King, some similes used include "his laugh was like a rusty hinge" and "the air in the room was thick as sour milk."
In "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson, similes are used to vividly convey experiences and observations. For example, Bryson compares the weight of his backpack to that of a small car, illustrating the overwhelming burden he feels. Another instance is when he describes the forest as being “like a green cathedral,” evoking a sense of awe and reverence for nature. These similes enhance the reader's understanding of Bryson's journey and the challenges he faces.
Some similes that can be used to describe the sound of thunder include "as loud as a cannon blast," "like a roaring freight train," and "as powerful as an explosion."
In "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman, some similes include: "My heart is beating like a drum" and "His voice was as smooth as silk." These comparisons are used to enhance the reader's understanding and create vivid imagery.
"She'd beat me half to death"
Sal ate some Bing cherries that reminded her of her mother in the book "Walk Two Moons." Cherries were a fruit that her mother used to love, and eating them brought back memories of her mother, making Sal feel closer to her.
The author used similes to make the story more interesting.