Throughout the novel, Will uses figurative language (simile, metaphor) to
describe things or feelings. For example, when he holds Shawn’s gun for the
first time, he notes that it is, “Heavier than/I expected/like holding/a
newborn.” In this example, the juxtaposition of the image of a newborn baby
with the weight of the gun highlights the deadliness of the gun and loss of
Will’s innocence. Find an example of figurative language that you think is
especially effective and explain why it is significant.