Used to express a sense of loss or disappearance that can evoke feelings of nostalgia or melancholy. The happiness from childhood slowly fades away as we grow older.
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Visual Imagery
Often creates a picture of something becoming less visible or tangible, like a scene in a movie. The stars faded away as dawn approached.
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Not Instant
Indicates a gradual process, not something that happens suddenly. The smile on her face faded away slowly as she heard the sad news.