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What does it mean?
Blair describes someone as sweet or appealing using a metaphor.
In plain terms
He is sweet.
What can you take from it?
Use metaphors to describe character.

Where it applies

  • personal description
  • casual conversation

Putting it to work

  • use vivid language

Questions to consider

  • Who is being described?
  • What traits are implied?

Another view

The meaning is vague without context.

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