Do similes ever start with the word I?

Answer:

Yes, similes can begin with the word I.

Explanation:

A figurative language also known as figures of speech can be defined as a deliberate and specific construction or use of language by authors, writers or speakers to create a special effect in their speech or write-up.

The main purpose of a figurative language is to convey more information and enable the readers or listeners have a deeper understanding of the piece.

Some examples of figurative language used in a literary work are oxymoron, paradox, metaphor, apostrophe, hyperbole, personification, simile, etc.

Simile has to do with comparison of two things by using the word, as or like.

Consider the following examples;

1. I am as hungry as a bear.

2. I am as tall as an iroko tree.

3. I like to sing like a hummingbird.

4. I am as anxious as a bridegroom.

1Read the following paragraph and then choose the BEST topic sentence:

Albatrosses are large, oceanic birds that are truly unique. They live at sea and return to land only to bear their young and feed the nesting babies. Albatrosses feed their babies by regurgitating food that they have caught and swallowed at sea and, in turn, stored in their stomachs during the typically long flight back to land. Albatrosses can fly such long distances using a method of flying called "dynamic soaring."
A Albatrosses can fly long distances.
B. Albatrosses are amazing birds with several unique characteristics.
C. Albatrosses regurgitate food for their young.
D. Albatrosses are oceanic birds. Reset Next tum. All rights reserved.


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Read the excerpt from Keesha’s essay.

Everyone seems to have a favorite breed of dog, but the Labrador retriever, with its many skills and natural friendliness, has always had a special place in my heart. Labradors are widely regarded as highly intelligent and loyal. Because of their personality, they are often valued as great family dogs. But the most fascinating thing about Labradors is their hunting skills.

What statement below would be the best example in a body paragraph to support the thesis of this paragraph?

Labradors have been bred for hundreds of years to be loyal hunting dogs.
Labradors can spend hours playing catch with their owners.
Labradors are popular with other dogs because of their friendliness.
You can train Labradors to hunt, but they are also great with children.

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What corrections should be made to this sentence:

Alex Tizon, the author of “Small Man in a Big Country” excerpted from Big Little Man, states, “It's one of the beautiful lies of the American Dream: that you can become anything, do anything, accomplish anything if you want it badly enough and are willing to work for it. Limits are inventions of the timid mind” (Tizon 5).

A. Alex Tizon, the author of “Small Man in a Big Country” excerpted from Big Little Man, states, “It's one of the beautiful lies of the American Dream: that you can become anything, do anything, accomplish anything if you want it badly enough and are willing to work for it. Limits are inventions of the timid mind” (5).

B. The author of “Small Man in a Big Country” excerpted from Big Little Man, states, “It's one of the beautiful lies of the American Dream: that you can become anything, do anything, accomplish anything if you want it badly enough and are willing to work for it. Limits are inventions of the timid mind” (5).

C. Alex Tizon, the author of Small Man in a Big Country excerpted from "Big Little Man," states, “It's one of the beautiful lies of the American Dream: that you can become anything, do anything, accomplish anything if you want it badly enough and are willing to work for it. Limits are inventions of the timid mind” (Tizon 5).

D. There are no errors in this sentence.

Select S if the sentence fragment is a subject (noun phrase) or P if it is a predicate (verb phrase).

the weary little boy
S
P

Identify part of speech of the italicized word.
Noun or verb


On Sunday, I will read the newspaper.
My teacher read the poem to the class.

Click on all the words that make up the prepositional phrase in the sentence below. Tonight, two great ships will come back to this port.​

A pig that has internal parasites has (____) living in its intestines.

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What can the average citizen do to help your organization cause? My organization is Farmland protection

According to NASA, there are now more than 500 working (1) 2,000 defunct satellites, 1,400 used
(2)
and 1,100 smaller objects (3)
Since the beginning of (4) exploration in
1957, more than 137 (5) _have exploded or broken apart while in (6) around the Earth.
Over time, even working spacecraft lose (7) and screws.
And (8)
moves fast-several thousand kilometers per second. At that speed, even the tiniest,
(9)
can cause huge problems. NASA engineers think an electronic (10) hit the Columbia
space shuttle, leaving a 6-milimeter dent in the door of the shuttle's (11) _ba' Had the door been
open, the speeding projectile could have pierced the shuttle's vulnerable (12).
So much (13) has bounced off the shuttles that NASA has had to replace 63 shuttle windows
since 1981. Several thousand near-misses involving (14) and satellites happen every day. NASA
fears the situation will get worse. What do you think? How can we (15)
space?

Which best describes what kind of speaker Chase is?
Chase and his classmates are discussing local service
opportunities. Chase is excited to share his idea of
providing sack lunches for those in need. During the
discussion, Chase offers information about his service
project. He listens carefully to the questions of the
group and answers respectfully,
Chase is not an effective speaker because he uses
very informal language.
O Chase is not an effective speaker because he is not
confident about his idea,
O Chase is a very effective speaker because he
comes prepared to share.
O Chase is a very effective speaker because he
communicates non-verbally.
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Which sentence BEST explains why Emma befriends Harriet?

Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to separate coordinate adjectives?

The happy, fluffy dog wagged its tail.

The happy fluffy dog wagged its tail.

The happy fluffy, dog wagged its tail.

The happy, fluffy, dog wagged its tail.

Identify :
1. Falling Action:
2. Resolution:
3. Climax:
4. Exposition:
5. Rising Action:

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It’s even harder to understand everything when there’s background noise, like in the cafeteria or a fast food place. What is the adjective in the sentence? Question 6 options: a) even b) cafeteria c) harder d) background

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Which of these statements is written using passive voice?

They earned about $1,000 at their fundraiser.
Their fundraising on Friday raised about $1,000.
They were given about $1,000 in the fundraiser.
Their hard work led them to $1,000 in donations.

Read the excerpt from "The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible." "I thought Oz was a great Head," said Dorothy. . . . "No. . ." said the little man meekly. "I have been making believe." "Making believe!" cried Dorothy. "Are you not a Great Wizard?" "Hush, my dear," he said. "Don't speak so loud, or you will be overheard--and I should be ruined. I'm supposed to be a Great Wizard." "And aren't you?" she asked. "Not a bit of it, my dear; I'm just a common man." "You're more than that," said the Scarecrow, in a [sad] tone; "you're a humbug." "Exactly so!" declared the little man, rubbing his hands together as if it pleased him. "I am a humbug." "But this is terrible," said the Tin Woodman. . . . What theme does the excerpt support? It is wrong to trick people. Home is where the heart is. Love will always conquer all. Helping others brings rewards.

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Read this text.

In a famous article by travel agent Donald Workman, he asserts that, “It’s simply wrong to visit Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It may even be illegal.”

Which of the following is a correct revision of this text?

The text is correct as it is.

In a famous article, travel agent Donald Workman asserts that: “It’s simply wrong to visit Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It may even be illegal.”

In a famous article, travel agent Donald Workman asserts that “it’s simply wrong to visit Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It may even be illegal.”

In a famous article, travel agent Donald Workman asserts that, “it’s simply wrong to visit Paris without going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. It may even be illegal.”

The following question is based on your reading of "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe.
What is the major problem with Robinson's canoe?
a. He has no way to get it to the water. C. It does not have enough room for provisions.
b. It has a leak that he cannot locate.
d. He has no way to waterproof it.

Which of the following is a characteristic of communism? Select all that apply.
All citizens have the same opportunities to develop skills.

All resources for production are controlled by one political party.

All goods are distributed equally, and no one owns private property.

People work for the state and receive an income based on their contribution.

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Which of the following is considered a natural resource?
A hotdog
B.MP3 player
textbook
D.com on the cob

Which best describes the author's attitude in the passage?
1. frustrated, because our understanding of the atom is so limited
2. smug, because our understanding of the atom has progressed significantly
3. hopeful, because our understanding of the atom is advancing
4. satisfied, because our understanding of the atom is complete

An Excerpt from “Sorry, but Jane Eyre Isn’t the
Romance You Want It to Be”
by Erin Blakemore

How does the author relate to her audience of non-experts?

A.
The author summarizes the story in the first two paragraphs.

B.
The author reflects on the ease of relationships in any time period.

C.
The author conveys specific issues of the story, one idea at a time.

D.
The author underscores the story’s importance as a timeless classic.

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9. To find a particular thing or things in a group (8)
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What are the things you want to remember about the pandemic/being quarantined? 75 words (you’ll need to elaborate)