During the house fire, my Dad was as brave as a lion.
really brave
Sunday is cleaning day. By the time we're done, the house will be as clean as a whistle.
really clean
The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.
climbing all over it
The wind was a howling wolf.
loud and sounds like a wolf
The thunder was a mighty lion.
loud and frightening
The stormy ocean was a raging bull.
moving rapidly and violently
You are my sunshine.
make me really happy
Ben's temper was a volcano, he was ready to explode.
really upset
The falling snowflakes are dancers.
snow is moving like a dancer
Gah! Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard!
unpleasant sounding
After I received that "A" on my spelling test, I thought I might soar like an eagle.
feel excited/proud
Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
crying really hard
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, pretty
The metal slide was as hot as a frying pan.
it was very hot, could burn you
