A bird of the air (Metaphor)
When learning about Savka’s routine, we see that he does not work at all and “lived like a bird of the air; he did not know in the morning what he would eat at midday”. The author metaphorically compares him with a bird that flies out and does not simply know where to fly and what to look for, but simply reckoning upon something to turn out.
Dying rays (Metaphor)
Describing a sunset the author uses metaphor to add some expressiveness to the narration: “The glow had not yet quite died away, but the summer night was already enfolding nature in its caressing, soothing embrace.”
A fellow of strength (Simile)
In the description of Savka the author says that “A sluggish, overpowering sloth was mingled with the strength in his muscles, which were strong as cords.” From this it is quite obvious that through looked rather impressive Savka was not a very strong person, because for muscles to be firm a person should work and train them, and Savka was not such kind of a person.
Very poor (Simile)
Again describing Savka’s life, the author uses a simile: ‘Savka was as poor as a mouse” to show how pathetic his life was, and the only one to blame was he himself, who never tuckled up his sleeves and worked.
Cozely situated (Simile)
Descriptions of nature are very common in this piece of literature, and the author turns to similes when portraying the things: “on the dark hillside the huts of the village in which Savka lived lay huddling together like frightened young partridges”. This comparison adds some coziness to the story and makes it warmly accepted.
Beautiful sunset (Simile)
Nature descriptions with similes add a special tone to the story: “One pale crimson streak was all that was left, and even that began to be covered by little clouds as a fire with ash”
