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Rules of the Game

by Amy Tan

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Rules of the Game

In Amy Tan's "Rules of the Game," similes and personification are used to enhance imagery and convey emotions. Similes, such as comparing Waverly's actions to an impatient child on a bus and lights...

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Rules of the Game

The opening proverb in "Rules of the Game" reflects the concept of the "art of invisible strength" that Waverly's mother teaches her. This strategy involves being wise by not opposing forces directly...

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