The Book Thief

Question

What implied comparison is being made in the following comment about war?

The conversation of bullets.

Asked by iabella w #422025 on 3/6/2015 2:30 AM

Last updated by iabella w #422025 on 3/6/2015 3:23 AM

Answered by Aslan on 3/6/2015 3:02 AM

I think this is meant to be ironic. There is not any conversation going on between men while they are shooting at each other.

Answered by iabella w #422025 on 3/6/2015 3:23 AM

I think it's a metaphor because it is comparing the sound of conversation and the sound of bullets.