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Similes and Ways of Talking

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  • as white as a...
    sheet
  • to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you.
    whisper
  • ice
    as cold as ice
  • like a house on...
    fire
  • a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness
    groan
  • to shout something or make a loud noise, usually when you are angry, in pain, or excited
    yell
  • to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are worried or complaining about something.
    mutter
  • cucumber
    as cool as a cucumber
  • It worked like a...
    dream
  • a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion
    shriek
  • to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock
    gasp
  • ox
    as strong as an ox
  • rock
    as solid as a rock
  • feather
    as light as a feather
  • mud
    as clear as mud
  • mouse
    as quiet as a mouse
  • complain or express disappointment or unhappiness repeatedly
    whine
  • to breathe out a deep breath that can be heard, especially because you are tired, sad, pleased, or bored
    sigh
  • as quick as a...
    flash