He resembled a minor prophet who had been hit behind the ear with a stuffed eel-skin.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes someone's shocked or dazed expression using a bizarre physical comparison.
- In plain terms
- He looked stunned and ridiculous, like he got hit by something weird.
- What can you take from it?
- Use absurd physical comparisons to convey shock.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe surprise?
- What makes an image memorable?
Another view
The comparison is so specific it might distract from the emotion.
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