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In the novel, Refugee, it says "Its tummy purred like an outboard motor.."

Explain the meaning as it is used in the novel.

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The novel is basically saying that the character is hungry. “It’s tummy purred” is saying “his/her stomach growled”
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

It is indicating that the character is hungry, or if it is inanimate then it is indicating that it is malfunctioning

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