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My mother's voice was like a cool, dark room in summer peaceful, soothing, quiet
Identify the type of figurative language used in the excerpt and how it adds to the overall characterization,

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Answer:

Simile

Explanation:

The definition of a simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. The fact the author included the phrase "like" means it is a simile rather than a metaphor, and ultimately the language used enhances the characterization of the mother in such a manner that she comes across as a calming, stabilizing character