During the house fire, my Dad was as brave as a lion.
courageous llike a lion
Sunday is cleaning day. By the time we're done, the house will be as clean as a whistle.
very clean
I think my grandfather is as old as these hills!
very old
The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.
the kids were hanging upside down
The wind was a howling wolf.
the wind was howling like a wolf.
The thunder was a mighty lion.
the thunder was loud and ferocious
The stormy ocean was a raging bull.
the ocean was wild with big waves
You are my sunshine.
you are special to me
Ben's temper was a volcano, ready to explode.
he was getting very angry
The falling snowflakes are dancers.
the snowflakes are twirling and spinning
Gah! Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard!
her voice is annoying
After I received that "A" on my spelling test, I thought I might soar like an eagle.
she was excited
Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
she was crying a lot
She moves like a turtle.
she moves slowly
The toddler is a wild tornado.
the toddler is out of control
Her eyes were like diamonds.
her eyes were shiny, bright
