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

The figurative language is a

Simile

Explanation:

My mother's voice was like a cool, dark room in summer - peaceful, soothing, quiet.

Similes use the words like or as to compare things—“Life is like a box of chocolates.”

In this case the word LIKE is used to describe their mothers voice.

Similes Add Depth to Writing. Similes can make our language more descriptive and enjoyable. Writers, poets, and songwriters make use of similes often to add depth and emphasize what they are trying to convey to the reader or listener. Similes can be funny, serious, mean, or creative and in this case sweet and loving.

Hope this helps!

- Quinn <3

I think character development is the development of a character. Develop means the growth of something or the maturing. In fiction writing, character development is the process of building a unique, three-dimensional character with depth, personality, and clear motivations. Character development can also refer to the changes a character undergoes over the course of a story as a result of their actions and experiences. In a movie or story you can see the character changing their actions and emotions and maybe adapting. You can compare and contrast from the beginning of the story or movie of the character to the end.

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