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Think about how you might describe the work of Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain in a figurative manner. Then, write one simile, one metaphor, and one analogy for each writer that gives readers a precise, vivid, and realistic image of their work or writing style. The simile, metaphor, and analogy should be something that you create to describe these authors and their work (you are not just taking examples from the text). You will have a total of 6.
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Certainly! Here are descriptive figurative expressions for both Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain:
### Edgar Allan Poe
**Simile:** Poe's stories are like dark, twisting maze of shadows, pulling readers into an abyss of fear and intrigue.
**Metaphor:** Edgar Allan Poe was a puppeteer of the macabre, skillfully manipulating the strings of terror and madness in his tales.
**Analogy:** Reading Poe's poetry is like walking through a funeral parlor at midnight; each word whispers secrets of despair that linger in the air, challenging you to confront your own solitude.
### Mark Twain
**Simile:** Twain's humor is like a clear mountain stream, refreshing and full of life, yet sometimes hiding the deeper currents of human experience beneath its surface.
**Metaphor:** Mark Twain was a cunning mirror, reflecting the absurdities and contradictions of American society with a sharp wit that cut through pretense.
**Analogy:** Engaging with Twain's narratives is like sitting on a porch swing, where the gentle sway of his storytelling invites laughter and reflection, making you ponder the complexities of life while enjoying the warmth of a summer day.
### Edgar Allan Poe
**Simile:** Poe's stories are like dark, twisting maze of shadows, pulling readers into an abyss of fear and intrigue.
**Metaphor:** Edgar Allan Poe was a puppeteer of the macabre, skillfully manipulating the strings of terror and madness in his tales.
**Analogy:** Reading Poe's poetry is like walking through a funeral parlor at midnight; each word whispers secrets of despair that linger in the air, challenging you to confront your own solitude.
### Mark Twain
**Simile:** Twain's humor is like a clear mountain stream, refreshing and full of life, yet sometimes hiding the deeper currents of human experience beneath its surface.
**Metaphor:** Mark Twain was a cunning mirror, reflecting the absurdities and contradictions of American society with a sharp wit that cut through pretense.
**Analogy:** Engaging with Twain's narratives is like sitting on a porch swing, where the gentle sway of his storytelling invites laughter and reflection, making you ponder the complexities of life while enjoying the warmth of a summer day.