A Christmas Carol

Which literary device is used in calling 'dead as a coffin' and ' dead as a doornail'? Why do you think Cratchit chooses to use these two phases instead of just calling him dead?

which literary device is used i n calling 'dead as a coffin' and ' dead as a doornail'? why do you think cratchit chooses to use these two phases instead of just calling him dead?

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The above phrases are similes, and as such, they paint a picture, which engages the reader.

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