Identify Similes and Metaphors

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Hank barrelled into the room like a train entering a station. He was loud and boisterous, eager to share his news. His acceptance letter was a banner waving in the air. Hank was proud that he got in to his top-choice university.

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The children fell asleep to flurries gently drifting toward the ground. When they awoke, a white blanket of snow covered the yard. They scarfed down their breakfasts like ravenous animals, and then they rushed to bundle up. They could not wait to play in the wintry wonderland.

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The frozen drink numbed Cliff’s mouth, and the food dye turned his tongue blue. The chill of the drink sent shivers down his spine. Cliff did not mind the iciness or the accompanying headache. To him, the drink was like a cool breeze on a warm day, pleasant and refreshing.

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The sky opened up, and rain came pouring down. The wind blew the droplets sideways. They hammered loudly against the window. Finally, the clouds parted, a gate welcoming the Sun back to the sky.

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The excited puppy was like an electron bouncing between atoms. She was so happy to see all of the people in the room. She could not decide which person to lick, from whom to demand belly rubs, or who might like to see her rope toy. Finally, she lay down in the middle of the floor, body vibrating as her tail wagged.

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The hikers wandered, lost and unsure. The forest had become a black hole. It had sucked them in with no clear exit. They decided to begin marking trees with strips of clothing as they passed.

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Vera eagerly opened the doors. The library was a bridge to countless new worlds. She wondered what imaginary land she would uncover today. Turning into her favorite section, she gently pulled a book off the shelves.

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The children were eager to begin their journey. Once they were on the plane, however, time moved as slowly as a snail. The flight seemed to take forever, and they were bored. When the plane finally landed, the whole family heaved a sigh of relief.