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What does it mean?
Vermont mountains are straight and extended, while New Hampshire mountains curl like a coil.
In plain terms
Vermont peaks are straight, New Hampshire peaks coil.
What can you take from it?
Geography can be described with simple contrasting images.

Where it applies

  • travel writing
  • landscape description

Putting it to work

  • use clear metaphors
  • contrast features

Questions to consider

  • What does 'straight' convey about Vermont?
  • How does coil shape affect perception of New Hampshire?

Another view

Descriptions are subjective and may miss nuance.

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