African American Athletes
He is the all time leading scorer in NBA history.
Lebron James
The steep trail dared me to take another step
Personification
John is never going to pass that test.
Never
The world around him was like a beautiful movie.
Simile
It's always in front of you, but you can't see it.
the future
She and her sister Venus have dominated the world of tennis for the last few decades.
Serena Williams
The snow was sugar falling from the sky.
Sit quietly and wait your turn.
quietly
White clouds were ships sailing across the sky.
Metaphor
The man stood in the rain with no hat or umbrella but his hair didn't get wet. Why?
He was bald.
In 1999 he became the first golfer to win eight PGA tournaments in a year.
Tiger Woods
Simile
Jessica lives near the grocery store.
near
The trees danced back and forth in the wind.
Personification
You walk into an all yellow one story house. Yellow walls, yellow, floors, yellow windows. What color are the stairs?
There are no stairs, it's a one story house.
At only 4 foot 8, she is considered the GOAT of gymnastics.
Simone Biles
Mountain goats leaped like dancers from rock to rock.
If you drive too fast, you could cause an accident.
too
The singer's voice was as smooth as silk.
Simile
The more of this there is, the less you see.
Darkness
Her father was a famous boxer and she went undefeated as a World Boxing Champion.
Laila Ali
Sneaky tree roots were hiding under the leaves and twigs.
Personification.
Today, I am going to take my driver's test.
Today
The warm fireplace seemed to be calling my name.
Personification
What's at the end of everthing?
A "g"