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Figurative Language In Gary Soto's Oranges

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Being kind is very important because it could make someones day .for example,in starwars, Luke Skywalker spares Darth Vader.Later Darth Vader Saves Luke. .The author in oranges use literary devices to address hat the theme is kindness One literary device that Gary Soto uses is sensory details.for example,”when I looked up.the lady's eyes met mine” .This is a good example of sensory language because it is showing that there is a moment between the saleslady and the narrator. Another literary device that Gary Soto uses is Figurative language.One example of figurative language is,“that was so bright against the gray of december” this is a good example of figurative language because it sets the setting of where they are making the theme

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