by Quen Law
One bright spring morning Ju-Lin flung open the windows to let in the fragrance of the blooming orange trees and watched in awe as a long procession approached the gated entrance of the moi-yun’s house. Seated in a large, carved wooden sedan chair, held aloft by four brawny servants, was a wealthy matron robed in delicately embroidered silk brocade. The moment she stepped down on her tiny, bound feet encased in dainty matching silk slippers, she winced as if suffering from painful bunions. She introduced herself as Madam Yuen from a distant western province.
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How does the author use figurative language to highlight an aspect of this culture?
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by using a simile to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
by using a simile to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using a simile to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using a simile to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
by using personification to describe a setting that is relevant to the culture
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by using personification to describe pain caused by a cultural custom
In the passage, the author's depiction of the matron's wince as she steps down on her bound feet implies a personification of the pain felt due to the cultural practice of foot binding, highlighting the physical and emotional consequences of this custom within the culture.
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