The First Stone

“The stone fit in the hollow of Reef’s palm like a piece of a puzzle, an extension of his own hand” is a simile on page 32. Explain what is being compared and why these two things are being compared.

“The stone fit in the hollow of Reef’s palm like a piece of a puzzle, an extension of his own hand” is a simile on page 32. Explain what is being compared and why these two things are being compared.

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The stone is being compared to a puzzle piece.... in context, the items are seemingly compared to illustrate how comfortable Reef is holding the rock in his hand.

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