Cold Quote by Ray Bradbury
““The man was cold as an albino frog.””
About This Quote
Source Story: “The Illustrated Man” by Ray Bradbury, 1951
A vivid simile emphasizes extreme coldness, likening a man to a colorless, cold amphibian.
In simple terms: He feels extremely cold.
Key Takeaway
Recognize metaphorical language.
Themes
coldness
imagery
simile
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- describing weather
- character mood
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
temperature
emotional distance
Practical Applications
- Metaphors can obscure literal meaning.
Questions to Reflect On
- What other images convey coldness?
A Different Perspective
How does this simile affect your perception of the character?
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
