List and explain the metaphorical expressions from the poem. For example, ‘torrent of grief’

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The ‘grief’ of the people of the town has been indirectly compared to a ‘torrent’ as it is brought on by the reduced flow of the river during summer.

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Chapter 2.8: Small Towns and Rivers - Brainstorming (A4) [Page 133]

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Chapter 2.8 Small Towns and Rivers
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