"I yell, but the yell is only in my head. My lips don't move. I can feel them-and my tongue, lying on the floor of my mouth like a stunned mole- but I can't move them." From Autopsy Room Four by Steven King.
I liked this description of how he felt, I think it causes the reader to visualize how hard it is for him to speak. I especially liked how he compares his body parts to a "stunned mole."
I agree, Amanda. i think the "stunned mole" metaphor is exceptional!
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