...their eyes sparkled like diminds, their cheeks was like roses, and they was charmin enuff to make a man throw stuns at his granmother, if they axed him to.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes people with sparkling eyes, rose‑like cheeks, and charm that would make a man act foolishly for his grandmother if forced.
- In plain terms
- Their eyes sparkle, cheeks like roses, and they're charming enough to make a man act foolish for his grandmother.
- What can you take from it?
- Charisma can inspire absurd devotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why link charm to grandmothers?
- Is the hyperbole effective?
Another view
The exaggerated language may seem over thetop.
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