How does Mrs. Hale's insistence on not telling Mrs. Wright about her preserves contribute to the overall meaning of the
text?

some sort of sound device i believe.

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

sugar had three primary uses in ancient india. it was used in religious rituals, consumed as a snack, and considered a type of medicine.