Question

How does Joan Didion's extended metaphor of comparing her time in New York to a movie affect the meaning of this excerpt?

Answer 1

Answer:

It helps establish the idea that Didion's experiences in New York feel somewhat surreal to her now, like those of a character in a movie.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is:  
3. It helps establish the idea that Didion's experiences in New York feel somewhat surreal to her now, like those of a character in a movie.