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What does it mean?
A martyr suffers intensely like fire burning him.
In plain terms
This person is suffering greatly.
What can you take from it?
Suffering can feel like burning.

Where it applies

  • describing pain
  • talking about sacrifice

Putting it to work

  • understanding suffering
  • writing metaphor

Questions to consider

  • What does it mean to be a martyr?
  • How does pain feel?

Another view

Not all suffering is visible.

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