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Think and answer in your own words. Why is the street light compared to a one-red-eyed-giant?

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Think and answer in your own words.

Why is the street light compared to a one-red-eyed-giant?

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Solution

The street light is very tall and has a single red light at the top. Hence it is compared to a giant with one red eye.

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