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Simile and Metaphor
| Figure of Speech/Meaning | Phrase |
|---|---|
| simile meaning really nice | as sweet as pie |
| metaphor meaning flowers are like art | flowers are nature's greatest artwork |
| metaphor meaning the dog watches over them | our dog is a security guard |
| metaphor comparing an engine to a roar | car's engine was a lion's roar |
| simile meaning really busy | as busy as a beaver |
| metaphor meaning she is very kind | her heart is gold |
| simile meaning something is valuable | as good as gold |
| metaphor meaning the eyes were very shiny | cat's eyes were two shiny coins |
| simile meaning very slow | boy was as slow as a turtle |
| metaphor meaning really sharp | tree branches were sharp needles |
| metaphor meaning really long | long legs were sunflower stalks |
| simile meaning really sharp | tree branches were as sharp as needles |
| simile meaning nice to hear | laughter was as sweet as a bird's song |
| simile meaning very dirty | muddy as a pig |
| neither simile or metaphor | her cheeks were red |
| neither simile or metaphor | laughed for a long time at her jokes |
| neither simile or metaphor | car's engine was loud |
| neither simile or metaphor | the pig's pen was dirty |