Imagery In Oneika's Vocabulary

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Throughout the article, Oneika uses imagery in multiple occasions as a way to share her experience. Her messages are portrayed through her short stories such as when “ The older man in the same shoes store… to tell me what shoes to buy” This was her experience. “Lady the black one better, You need shoes to run from the Russian man” That would be the message.
Her way of expressing these messages is unique as she uses casual vocabulary to discuss the topic. This way of speech appeals to a lot of travelers like her as it conveys a non Biased description of her experience. Her language although not very folksy is targeted towards adults or people who are able to travel to productively and powerfully portray the message and answer the question

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