The metaphor and simile in this excerpt emphasize the importance of Excalibur to King Arthur.
Indeed, the narrator is talking about the day he gained possession of the sword, and uses these literary devices to highlight how meaningful this event was to him and how it changed his life: "have worn it, like a king."
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The narrative voice in this passage shows that Squeaky has little respect for people she thinks are shallow.
The quotation "a dumb question like that doesn't deserve an answer" demonstrates a lack of respect for Mary Louise. Additionally, the passage mentions that "it's not a smile at all" which describes a sense of shallowness.
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Federalists argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights, because the people and the states kept any powers not given to the federal government. Anti-Federalists held that a bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty.
