How Does Paul Zindel Use Similes In Pigman

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Have you ever written a story, whether it be for school, or just for fun? Well, if you have, you’ve probably used descriptive language and similes without even realizing it! Author’s use descriptive language and similes to allow the readers to interpret the mood. In the story Pigman by Paul Zindel, the author uses descriptive adjectives to develop the mood and characters.
In the story, it states, “Ugly ones and cute ones. There were blue, black, yellow, orange, striped, green, and rainbow colored pigs.” This shows descriptive adjectives because it makes the reader feel like it’s a joyful, happy room with lots of colors and patterns, almost like a little kids room. Also, the author says, “ Then he said the items, starting with girl and working

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