Simile with an "S"
The line at the DMV might move as slow as a this animal.
What is a sloth?
If life gives you this metaphorical fruit, make some metaphorical sweet & sour juice.
What are lemons?
This word is commonly used to say that a person has a lot of something. It weighs 2000 lbs.
What is a ton?
This natural phenomenon can be described as dancing across the sky. Just don't get hit by it!
What is lightening?
The dove, a symbol of peace, often has a branch of this tree in its beak.
What is an olive?
A cat's tongue is rough like this tool used to make wood smooth.
What is sandpaper?
This common metaphor can be ridden with skill. It can signify a large quantity of something. It might even wash over you when you least expect it.
What is a wave?
This phrase of exaggeration would literally result in death. It's also a beloved quote from the 1993 movie, The Sandlot.
What is, "You're killing me."
When times are pleasant, this sphere smiles down on you. But when times are difficult, it might beat down on you.
What is the sun?
It is the color that represents royalty, wealth, wisdom, & magic.
What is purple?
Some girls are considered as sweet as this white granular substance. Boys rarely get this compliment.
What is sugar?
This metaphor is used to describe a layer of snow on the ground. Also a general statement that applies in most cases.
What is a blanket?
After a spa facial, you might say your skin is softer than this substance that is produced from worm larvae.
What is silk?
According to Frank Sinatra, this is the city that never sleeps. Another nickname for it is, The Big Apple.
What is New York City?
One might become fearful when this animal crosses the path ahead.
What is a black cat?
When you are very different from others around you, you might stand out like this kind of thumb.
What is sore?
Use this piece of cutlery to help you eat your steak. It also forces you to make a decision when you find one in the road.
What is a fork?
At Thanksgiving, it is said that some households cook enough food to feed this, an organized military force trained to fight on land.
What is an army?
This 1982 Michael Jackson song personifies fear by saying, "You try to scream but terror takes the sound... You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes."
What is Thriller?
An owl represents wisdom. This much bigger, stronger animal represents hard work and stamina.
What is an ox?
This insurance company's slogan is the simile: Like a Good Neighbor.
What is State Farm?
In ancient Israel, this literal animal walked away carrying the sin of the people. Today, it refers to someone wrongly accused.
What is a scapegoat?
When Shakespeare's Macbeth says, "Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?" he uses hyperbole to express this emotion.
What is guilt?
In this author's poem, Whatifs - questions, doubts, and insecurities - can strike at night while they crawl, prance, party, sing in your head.
Who is Shel Silverstein?
This fruit can be a symbol for wisdom. Perhaps that is why it is a traditional gift for teachers.
What is an apple?