According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, the word hiss is identified as a verb. It means “to make a small sibilant sound”. On page 361, it states,” Impatient, so impatient, so like the water that’s hissing and tumbling in the pot, demanding immediate attention.” The author Tahira used this word to emphasize how impatient Kasim was being at the moment, comparing him to the sounds in the surroundings.
The OpenLab at City Tech:A place to learn, work, and share
The OpenLab is an open-source, digital platform designed to support teaching and learning at City Tech (New York City College of Technology), and to promote student and faculty engagement in the intellectual and social life of the college community.
top