Figurative Language

"It was like a circuit at times: roof, roof, boiler room" (Elliot pg. 154)- Cliche

"He was beautiful , like a woman, with his long black hair." (Elliot pg.157)- simile

"There were giant bald patches from where his hands slipped, and I looked like a mental patient. (Elliot pg. 160)- simile

"It was just as hard and cold in the broo, closet as it was outside" (Elliot pg, 153)- simile