Storm On The Island Flashcards

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It blows full blast

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Exaggerates the intensity of the wind suggesting that it is at its most violent and forceful

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Spits like a tame cat turned savage

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Suggests that nature can become unexpectedly violent and uncontrollable.

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3
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Exploding comfortabley

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The oxymoron contrasts the violent action with the word comfortably suggesting people have become used to the storm

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