He's trying to describe a physical feeling that he's experiencing. He used a metaphor to try to explain his heartache and what he feels about his loss.
We have to see the paragraph to help
<span>A person's background can greatly affect how they see a situation. People who are in a majority culture or worldview can downplay the significance of an action or a concept, which could be seen as much more important to someone who actually experiences the effects of the concept.</span>
The linking verb is the word, "is" and "effective" is the predicate adjective.
I hope this helps.
Take care,
Diana
