The themes of a story contains well its like a background for it. The Symbols are kinda like the themes but its not completely (im so sorry)
The difference between expire and inspire is its definition. expire is a period of time come to an end. inspire means to fill someone or something with the urge to express themselves to do something creative
He probably uses a metaphor because a simile uses the words like and as and a metaphor does not use the words like and as. Hope this helps!
1. The act of promoting someone to a higher job, grade, or rank, or the fact of being so promoted.<span>
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