Discuss the following cases of simile. Pay attention to the semantics of the tenor and the vehicle, to the brief or sustained manner of their presentation. Indicate the foundation of the simile, both explicit and implicit Find examples of disguised similes, do not miss the link word joining the two parts of the structure: 1. The menu was rather less than a panorama, indeed, it was as repetitious as a snore. (O. N.) 2. The topic of the Younger Generation spread through the company like a yawn. (E. W.) 3. Penny-in-the-slot machines stood there like so many vacant faces, their dials glowing and flickering - for nobody. (B.N.) 4. As wet as a fish-as dry as a bone; As live as a bird - as dead as a stone; As plump as a partridge - as crafty as a rat; As strong as a horse - as weak as a cat; As hard as a flint - as soft as a mole; As white as a lily - as black as coal; As plain as a pike - as rough as a bear; As tight as a drum - as free as the air; As heavy as lead - as light as a feather;
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My family and I are going to the seaside in June. We are going there by train.
I am going to swim and sunbathe there. My parents are going to visit famous landmarks.
In July I am going to stay at my granny's place. I am going to help her in the garden. My granny and I are going to plant trees and water the flowers.
My parents are going to repair our flat at that time.
In August I am going to spend time in our city. I am going to play computer games and watch TV. My friends and I are going to walk around the city. Our family is also going to watch plays at the theatre. My best friend and I are going to play football. At the end of summer I am going to prepare for school. I am going to buy exercise books, pens and pencils.