This is called a peel; I call mine Emma.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker personifies a kitchen tool by giving it a name.
- In plain terms
- He calls his peeler Emma.
- What can you take from it?
- Personification makes tools feel familiar.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you name your tools?
- How do you relate to objects?
Another view
It is a minor detail with little practical value.
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