Ask Me No Questions #8

"She gets up early to go to school, studying in the empty classrooms. She's like a boxer, jabbing and hitting, trying her old moves, but this time she's up against something that's so much bigger than her, beyond her power." (page 93)

I love the connection Marina made in the text, it's so convincing and believable. To me when all authors use similes it makes that particular scene stand out that much more. It gives the text a special touch that will not make you forget that phrase. It's so true Aisha is always studying. I mean does she ever think to give herself the slightest break. BY doing that she wont have to slack out. She can get ahead a little bit and then take a breather. Maybe that can help her out. It's worth a try.