The sycamore leaves turned up their silver sides...

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Of Mice and Men

The sycamore leaves turned up their silver sides...

Writers use figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole) to describe things in fresh, new ways. Four common types of figurative language are defined in the box below. For each passage from the novel, tell which type of figurative language it contains and explain what the figure of speech describes or means.

Asked by stefanie m #329273 on 6/19/2013 5:34 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/19/2013 6:33 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/19/2013 6:33 PM

I would think personification is your best match here. The intent seems to give the leaves some sort of human-like qualities (if silver sides can be considered human).

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