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He ran as fast as a cheetah
He was running at an incredibly high speed, comparing his speed to that of a cheetah, known for its rapid movement.
Time is a thief
what Is suggesting time steals moments
these those are killing me.
what is discomfort of the shoes to emphasize how painful they are.
The stars danced in the sky
The stars, celestial bodies, are given the human action of dancing.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
The repeated "p" sound at the beginning of each word is a classic example of alliteration.
Her laughter was like sunshine.
Her laughter was cheerful and bright, similar to the warmth and joy associated with sunshine.
Life is a roller-coaster
what is implying life has ups and downs
I could sleep for ever
what is desire to sleep for emphasis, not literally meaning they could sleep forever.
time marches on
Time, an abstract concept, is given the human action of marching
Sally sells seashells by the sea shore
The old house stood as silent as a tomb
She is a ray of sunshine
what is suggesting she brings happiness
I've told you a million times
what is emphasize annoyance or frustration at having to repeat something multiple times.
The car protested as it slowly drove down the hill
The car, an object, is given the human action of protesting
The sly, slithering snake snuck into the shed
repeated "s" sound emphasizes the descriptive nature of the phrase, making it more engaging.
The sky was as blue as a sapphire
The sky had a very deep, rich blue color, resembling the color of a sapphire gem.
He has a heart of gold
what is implying he is generous and kind
this bag weighs a ton.
weight of the bag for emphasis, not literally meaning it weighs a ton.
The sun smiled down on us
The sun, a celestial body, is given the human emotion of smiling
The river rushed rapidly over the rocks
repeated "r" sound in this phrase enhances the flow and movement conveyed by the words
The baby slept as peacefully as an angel
The baby was sleeping in a calm and undisturbed way, similar to how angels are often depicted as peaceful and serene.
The world is a stage
what is suggesting life is like a play
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
hunger for emphasis, not literally meaning they could eat a horse.
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
The wind, an inanimate force, is given the human action of whispering
Big black bear
repeated "b" sound to create a sense of emphasis and clarity when describing the bear.