figurative language exit ticket over CH 1-3 of The Hobbit
In Chapter 1, Gandalf says of Bilbo "...he is one of the best - as fierce as a dragon in a pinch" (17). What type of figurative langauge is this?
In Chapter 1, Gandalf says of Bilbo "...he is one of the best - as fierce as a dragon in a pinch" (17). What does this comparison tell you about Bilbo?
Elrond is described as being “as kind as summer.” What type of figurative language is this?
Elrond is described as being “as kind as summer.” What do you think this implies about Elrond's character?