The imagery of the jagged mirrors
The writer employs a great deal of intensive descriptions in presenting the appearance of the house as well as the shape of the mirrors covering the walls. The writer notes: "The house was heavily mirrored, each mirror a jagged collection of triangles, like the facets of diamonds." The use of the simile thus enhances imagery while also emphasizing the shape of the mirrors.
The imagery of Annie balancing on her toes
The writer enhances the image of Annie balancing on her toes by directly comparing her to a ballerina. The comparison evokes a sense of familiarity that enhances the image. The narrator notes: "Annie Balanced on her toes like a ballerina, and they stared at each other."
The decorations on the horses' carriage
The writer describes the horses' appearance and uses a simile to bring out the grand carriage being pulled by them. The decorations on the carriage are understood further through their comparison to those of a Christmas tree. The writer notes: "[the horses were] rich ruddy brown with braided manes, grandly pulling a carriage decorated like a Christmas tree…"
Aunt Ada's wrinkled face
The narrator compares aunt Ada's wrinkled face to linen awaiting being ironed. The use of the simile emphasizes her furrowed face while also enhancing imagery. The narrator notes: "Her face was wrinkled like linen waiting for the iron."
The speed of Strat's words
The speed and intensity of the flow of words from Strat's mouth are brought out and enhanced via a simile. By comparing the flow of Strat's words to that of the wind, the writer enhances the perception of their speed as relatively fast. The narrator notes: "His words blew from his mouth like the wind."
