Question 1

On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug. What does the bolded simile mean?

Accepted Answer

I was cozy in my bed.

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There were bugs in the rug.

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There were bugs in my bed.

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I was too cold to stay in bed.

Question 2

The cluttered room was as filthy as a pigsty. What does the bolded simile mean?

Accepted Answer

The room was a mess.

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The room was clean.

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The room was very organized.

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A pig lived in the room.

Question 3

Sam's mother was as proud as a peacock when he became a doctor. What does the bolded simile mean?

Accepted Answer

Sam's mother was proud of him.

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Sam's mother was upset.

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Sam's mother was jealous.

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Sam's mother was disappointed.

Question 4

Logan threw such a temper tantrum over such a tiny thing; he was acting like a baby. What does the bolded simile mean?

Accepted Answer

Logan was acting childish.

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Logan was babysitting.

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Logan was mature.

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Logan has a baby sister.

Question 5

Alana had manners like a savage. What does the bolded simile mean?

Accepted Answer

Alana did not have good manners.

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Alana was dressed adorably.

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Alana had great manners.

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Alana was sweet.

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