Kino had wondered often at the iron in his patient, fragile wife....In the canoe she was like a strong man.

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Kino had wondered often at the iron in his patient, fragile wife....In the canoe she was like a strong man.

Figurative Language- What things are being compared: What the comparison shows:

Asked by stefanie m #329273 on 7/1/2013 9:22 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/1/2013 9:50 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/1/2013 9:50 AM

Juana's inner strength is being compared to the strength of iron. Her physical strength is being compared to that of a man (a physically superior man at that).

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