Spera My Ex Husband

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In the poem "My Ex-Husband", the subject discussed her ex-husbands photograph that she took herself. When she portrays her ex features, Spera utilized similes to analyze the elements of her ex. Your lips are like plump rubies, eyes like a diamond chips (Spera 15, 16). These are official illustrations for the use of simile. Utilizing the connective for the two's examination diverse items, make the word appear comparing with another article. Could flush the throat of any woman (Spera 17). Spera utilized imagery to demonstrate a bothered lady that is captivated. Spera likewise utilized a metaphor expressing that, my life’s as living hell (34). ). She analyzed the subject hopeless life from her cheating spouse, comparing her existence with a horrific

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