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Lebron Jame is "a house that moves like a gazelle." Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Simile (note use of like) He is saying that he is large, but moves quickly.
100
It was like the White House in there! Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Simile The house was pristine and fancy.
100
But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning EXTRA POINT: What is it from?
Metaphor Juliet is beautiful and bright, like the sun Romeo and Juliet
100
Being at Salisbury is like being held by old friend. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Simile It means that being at Salisbury has the same kind of comfort as being held by someone you know and trust.
100
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Metaphor The speaker is VERY hungry.
200
The Ball is in their court. Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Metaphor The other side has to make a decision now.
200
He walked into the room and his Lincoln-like demeanor forced the whole room to look his way. Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Simile It's trying to say that the man commanded respect, due to his demeanor being like Abraham Lincoln's.
200
The lord is my shepard, I shall not want Simile or metaphor What is the meaning EXTRA POINT: What is it from?
Metaphor It means that God will take care of you, lead you. The bible.
200
Salisbury is the standard bearer in Northwest Connecticut athletics. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Metaphor A "standard bearer" in a battle is the soldier at the front of the line representing the entire unit. In other words, it is the leader of a pack. So to be a standard bearer is to be a leader in a field.
200
He ran like a cheetah. Simile or Metaphor Meaning?
Simile Incredibly fast.
300
It was clear, after tormenting the members of the museum with his high-energy antics, that the toddler was down for the count. Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Metaphor. They were finished/ready for bed.
300
I haven't eaten in days! Call me Ghandi! Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Metaphor. The person is very hungry. Ghandi was known for his hunger strikes.
300
A road diverged in a yellow wood, and I... I took the one less traveled by. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning EXTRA POINT: What is it from?
Metaphor That when faced with a choice, this reader chose the harder/less popular option. Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken
300
The hilltop comes into view like an oasis in a desert. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Simile That the hilltop is refreshing to see after traveling for a long time.
300
She looked at me with eyes that held the pain of a paper cut. Simile or Metaphor Meaning?
Metaphor That the pain in her eyes was stinging.
400
Peyton Manning's quarterback play is an art form. Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Metaphor It is saying that Manning plays exquisitely, perfectly, and without equal.
400
I'm just like Washington, the way I tell the truth.
Metaphor. This person is incredibly honest, much like George Washington (famous for saying "I cannot tell a lie.")
400
A good conscience is a continual christmas Simile or metaphor What is the meaning EXTRA POINT: What is it from?
Metaphor It means that if you don't have anything to be guilty about, then you'll always be happy. Benjamin Frnaklin.
400
The buildings at Salisbury make me feel as though I am walking the grounds of an Ivy League campus. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Simile That Salisbury has old buildings and grounds that carry a certain prominence and noble appearance to them.
400
The car had the kind of motion that reminded you of a wave softly carrying driftwood to shore. Simile or Metaphor Meaning?
Metaphor The car moved smoothly and carried the passengers with delicacy.
500
Messi rewrites the history book Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Metaphor That he is changing history with his superior play.
500
Honestly, that company is like the Titanic. Simile or Metaphor? What is it trying to say?
Simile It is trying to say that the company, while prosperous, is doomed to fail.
500
And so we beat on, boats against the current, born back ceaselessly into the past Simile or metaphor What is the meaning EXTRA POINT: What is it from?
Metaphor That in life, we are bound to be pulled back into our fonder memories, instead of moving on with our lives. The Great Gatsby.
500
The deep red on our uniforms represents the bright burning fire in the hearts of our students. Simile or metaphor What is the meaning
Metaphor That the students at Salisbury have a tremendous amount of passion, enthusiasm, and determination.
500
My anger burned with the fire of a thousand flaming suns. Simile or Metaphor Meaning?
Metaphor He was mad....really mad.
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