What is the impact of the word “jumped” on p. 1? —-> he flicked the igniter and the house jumped up in a gorging fire that burned that evening sky red and yellow and black.

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What is the impact of the word “jumped” on p. 1?

—-> he flicked the igniter and the house jumped up in a gorging fire that burned that evening sky red and yellow and black.

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It is meant to exaggerate how fast and easily the house was lit on fire

Zulukas answered Feb 11, 2020

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