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STALIN [3.7K]
3 years ago
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the mother's words were pearls to the girl who had lost hope what does this metaphor help readers understand

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kumpel [21]3 years ago
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This metaphor helps readers understand how valuable the words were to the girl. Pearls are rare and expensive finds. To the girl the mothers words gave her hope and meant more than treasure to her. The metaphor expresses her appreciation and gratitude for the mothers words.

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