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;
In my city was born a fighter pilot, the first thrice Hero of the Soviet Union, Marshal Alexander Pokryshkin. In the city there is an airport Tolmachevo, it has an international status. In Novosibirsk there are more than 16 operating theatres, it also has many museums, libraries and temples. Very famous is the Novosibirsk stadium "Spartak" – one of the oldest structures in the city.me!
We believe that our city is the most beautiful, the best. There are many interesting people. The city has many parks, he's very young. Every year it becomes more beautiful, more interesting. We hope Novosibirsk will become even better.