EEXPII Similes #6

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metaphors similes

use ‘is’ or ‘was’ to compare use ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare

“My father is a pig!” “My father is like a pig!”

“Kaishi is a prison!” “My father is as fat as a pig!”

“The exam was hell!” “The exams are as

bad as hell!”
Change the metaphors into similes!
metaphor Kaishi is a prison because there are many rules and we only have a little freedom.

（例） simile: Kaishi is like a prison because there are many rules and we only have a little freedom.

metaphor Quillen is a comedian, he always tells funny jokes and we all laugh.

simile:

metaphor It is not tasty, and it’s always the same, school lunch is garbage.

simile:

metaphor Because it is so delicious, pizza is heaven.

simile:

metaphor Niigata is a swamp in the summer because it is so hot and humid.

simile:
 metaphor Life is a rollercoaster, there are many ups and downs.

simile:

metaphor Today, the weather is a hot hell.

simile:

“Life is like a box of chocolates…”

This means that a lot of things happen every day, because we
have good experiences and bad experiences so if everything is
good, this is boring.

“Worely’s hair was as black as coal…”

This means that Worely’s hair very black and very beautiful.
Maybe she takes care of her hair every day with conditioner.
“Meary’s heart was as cold as ice…”
This means that she is not kind because she didn’t take care of
me when I was injured. She is also doesn’t listen to me when I’m
talking.
“Shaun was as brave as a lion…”
Shaun was the strongest person like a lion. He has never lost a
judo match so we are all scared of him!
“Anthony is as tall as a giraffe…”
This means he has a long neck and long legs, he is taller than
everyone in Kaishi. Maybe he can steal apples from a tree…
“Sunny is as sweet as sugar…”
This means that Sunny is very kind, she always helps Kaishi
students. She is the kindes student in Kaishi.
“Sally was as busy as a bee…”
This means that she has no time because she has to practice
table tennis and study. She also can’t go to bed early.
“Justin is as blind as a bat…”
This means that he cannot see anything without his glasses.
But he has a big voice: when he is singing, it is like shouting.
 “Samuel slept like a log…”
This means that Samuel was tired because he was training very
hard. So, he went to bed very early.
This means that no one can wake up Samuel because he is
sleeping very deeply.
“Rainy is as hard as nails…”
This means that Rainy always practices and trains very hard, so
she is very strong. She can punch Steeeeeeven and he will cry.