UNIT1 Fire 10 Overused metaphors or similes become clichés and spoil descriptive writing. Paraphrase
the following using specific and interesting words (c. g. He looked as if his life was an
uphill struggle could become He looked careworn and despondent) or your own original
comparisons (e-g. He looked as though tomorrow was his enemy).
a Her teeth were as white as pearls.
Her teeth.
b They looked as though butter wouldn't melt in their mouths.
c The old man with twinkling blue eyes had been around for donkey's years.
d The horse ran like the wind.
e The visitors were hogging all the limelight.
f My teacher talked until he was blue in the face.
9 The kittens in the basket looked as pretty as a picture.