Understanding Figurative Language - Society

English Language: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 6.1.3

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  • How does the metaphor of "streets are veins carrying the lifeblood" help the reader understand the people in the city?

  • What image does the writer create with the phrase "crumbling buildings stand as tired soldiers"? What does it suggest about society?

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