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a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.
2. British. plain white cotton cloth.
calico

tasselednoun
1. a pendent ornament consisting commonly of a bunch of threads, sm

"my heart felt funny like a rubber ball." This is a thing because she is comparing her heart to a round rubber ball. Her heart is bouncy and full of life or dommed to failure. and feeling heavy.she is sad.

"i loved her like a meat loves salt." This is a metaphor because she is comparing her love for her mother with her love for meats and salts. This is an interesting comparisson because this woman is comparring meet and love.

"Mama and i both felt rough as a corncob." This is a similie. They felt rough and sad. Corn is a sad thing. Poor sad rough corn.

"Jane ery youre going the wrong the way." I feel connected to this quote.i took a wrong turn and i am going the wrong way.