Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring and creating similes
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I can identify and explain a writer's use of simile and use to create my own description.
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Martha has a vivid nightmare about the tree.
Martha allows Stig to stay.
The tree has a symbolic meaning that will be revealed throughout the novel.
Similes can be used to create vivid imagery and help the reader experience what is being described.
When crafting similes, they need to be plausible, draw relevant comparisons and not be confusing for the reader.
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