In the excerpt of “Games at Twilight” by Anita Desai, the best line that suggests that the children have completely forgotten about Ravi is “They have quite forgotten him”. As the story goes on, the reader was let known that a lot of time has passed using the “Evening” and “Twilight”. From afternoon that they started to twilight could be along time for one round of hide and seek.
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The answer to your question is <u>simile</u>
A simile is a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"
In your sentence, it says "She runs <u>as</u> fast as a cheetah."
They are comparing her running speed and the speed of a cheetah, and they used the word "as"
<u>Other notes:</u>
Personification ~ <em>Giving an object or animal human-like qualities</em>
Foreshadowing ~ <em>A technique an author gives to hint about future events</em>
Metaphor ~ <em>A direct comparison of two objects</em>
Simile ~ <em>a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"</em>
Hyperbole ~ <em>an exaggerated statement</em>
Symbolism ~ a technique that uses symbols or other things to express hidden meanings
Hope this helps! Good luck and have a great day!
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As we know, the annual Hunger Games is probably the biggest "tradition" for the Capitol citizens, and we sense that the mood in the Capitol is festive and holiday-like during the pre- and post-Games celebrations.
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