You are my sunshine.
make me really happy
The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym.
climbing all over it
The boy was a trembling tree when he had to give a speech to the class.
he was nervous/shaking
The boy is as sneaky as a fox.
he is very sneaky
The metal slide was as hot as a frying pan.
it was very hot, could burn you
After the breakup, he said love was a rotten banana peel.
love stinks/losing love is hard
Her grandpa was a big teddy bear.
her grandpa was kind, cuddly
Sunday is cleaning day. By the time we're done, the house will be as clean as a whistle.
really clean
Gah! Her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard!
unpleasant sounding
The thunder was a mighty lion.
loud and frightening
The falling snowflakes are dancers.
snow is moving like a dancer
The stormy ocean was a raging bull.
moving rapidly and violently
She moves like a turtle.
she moves slowly
The wind was a howling wolf.
loud and sounds like a wolf
After I received that "A" on my spelling test, I thought I might soar like an eagle.
feel excited/proud
Her fingers felt like ice cubes.
her fingers were cold
Her eyes were like diamonds.
her eyes were shiny, bright, pretty
The toddler is a wild tornado.
the toddler is out of control
Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
crying really hard
The runner was a lightening bolt on the track.
he was very fast
The coach yells as loud as a runaway train.
he yells very loud
During the house fire, my Dad was as brave as a lion.
really brave
Ben's temper was a volcano, he was ready to explode.
really upset