Find metaphors for the following words. Also try to say how they are alike. For example: Storm - tiger - pounces over the fields, growls. Train, Fire, School, and Home.
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Source: TextbookHere are metaphor examples and how they are alike:
- Train – Snake: It slithers along the tracks, hissing and winding through the land.
- Fire – Monster: It devours everything in its path, roaring with hunger.
- School – Lighthouse: It guides students through the darkness of ignorance.
- Home – Nest: It offers warmth, safety, and comfort to its dwellers.
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