Throughout the novel, Will uses figurative language (simile, metaphor) to
describe things or feelings. For example, when he holds Shawn’s gun for the
first time, he notes that it is, “Heavier than/I expected/like holding/a
newborn.” In this example, the juxtaposition of the image of a newborn baby
with the weight of the gun highlights the deadliness of the gun and loss of
Will’s innocence. Find an example of figurative language that you think is
especially effective and explain why it is significant.

Sitting near the front of the classroom

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.

Read the passage. when i consider how my light is spent ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, and that one talent which is death to hide, lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent to serve therewith my maker, and present my true account, lest he returning chide; “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” in line 7 of sonnet xix by john milton, the speaker asks, “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” what does his question mean? why must god make us suffer to work? what shall one charge god to work in the dark? how does god expect him to work when he is blind? is god trying me?