This duality is perhaps most succinctly accomplished with the following observation by the narrator: This novel is about “magic candy” and so one of the characters mentions an invention called “Proxy Dust.” The easiest way to convey this image is for another character to reply:Īppearances are deceiving in this story and-to make matters more complicated-mirrors play a huge role. Likewise, a simile is a very efficient way to create a shortcut to helping reader visualization. He flunked third grade, so he’s really old enough to be in junior high.” Visual Shortcut When the metaphor is clearly hyperbolic, metaphor as character description reaches peak efficiency: When the description is provided by another person, it can be doubly effective: delineating the speaker as well as the subject. Metaphor is a quick and effective way of delineating character. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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