Question

Explain the meaning of the metaphor italicized below.
Her hair was a glistening raven’s wing that flowed in dark tresses down her back.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

This metaphor compares the woman's hair to a raven's wing, emphasizing its dark color and shiny appearance. It suggests that her hair is black and glossy, and gives the image of it flowing down her back like a raven's wing in flight. The imagery helps create a vivid picture of the woman's hair and adds a sense of mystique and beauty to her appearance.

Answer 3

The metaphor means that the woman's dark, shiny hair resembles a raven's wing flowing down her back.