rbn+hissed+like+cobras

Imagery is meant to create a heightened reaction from the reader, helping them understand things like tone in a more visceral way. I HATE snakes. I am terrified of them. Watching this video creeps me out to no end, which is why I include it. Being in a hurricane has to be a terrifying thing, and I think Karr includes this simile to show how frightening the weather was when her child was formed. I used the video to try to show the emotion I think Karr intended to create through this figurative device. media type="youtube" key="usc3CPaakV4" height="340" width="560"