Question

Identify the type of figurative language used in the excerpt and how it adds to the overall characterization. "My mother's voice was like a cool, dark room in summer - peaceful, soothing, quiet."

Answer 1

Answer:

Simile

Explanation:

Similes are when you say "like" or "as." In the excerpt, it says "My mother's voice was LIKE a cool dark room in summer..." This is comparing the narrator's mother to a peaceful room in summer. This is to show how the narrator's mother is very calming and likable.