1. Read the sentence below, noting how the author uses the metaphor in bold type.
They laughed and called her too skinny, but to me, Lynda was a delicate flower.
What does the author's use of this metaphor suggest about the characters in the story?
If Lynda were slimmer, the speaker suggests, people wouldn't laugh at her.
Other people see Lynda in a harsh light, but to the speaker she is beautiful.
The speaker wants to be kind to Lynda, but he can't help making fun of her.
With an oxymoron, the speaker ironically suggests that Lynda is too skinny.
