Practice 2

PRACTICE 2

Write out the meaning of each metaphor in bold print. Answers will vary.


		A simple lie becomes a canker sore on the lip of friendship. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		His words were cool drops of a gentle rain. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		Fernando’s frustration erupted, and he spewed a fiery river of words upon his employees. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		George is in the dusk of his life. To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

		The Allstate Insurance Company claims, “You’re in good hands with Allstate.” To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.