What is being compared in the following simile: “Sometimes there was humor in Max Vandenburg’s voice, though its physicality was like friction—like a stone being gently rubbed across a large rock?” Why is this a good comparison?

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What is being compared in the following simile: “Sometimes there was humor in Max Vandenburg’s voice, though its physicality was like friction—like a stone being gently rubbed across a large rock?” Why is this a good comparison?

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Asked by Sophia H #785535 on 4/26/2018 3:35 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/26/2018 4:09 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/26/2018 4:09 PM

Max's voice is has humor in it. The author uses warm imagery to describe Max's voice and humor. It helps the reader see that Max is a pleasant and kind person.

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