How is figurative language used in the story “marigolds” ?

Figurative language is used in the story “Marigolds” by using onomatopoeia, metaphors, and similes

Explanation:

Example of onomatopoeia in the story is “ouch” and “zing” it adds sensory language that we can imagine and almost feel how it is in the story

Example of metaphor in the story is “A marigold is the innocence in a child.”

Example of simile in the story is that Miss lottie can be compared to a marigold who has been picked and has gone through a lot. (Hope this helped)