Question

metaphor
an implied comparison between two unlike things to help readers perceive
the object of comparison more vividly.
directions for each of the following sentences, explain the meaning of the metaphor.
example: john can lift 200 pounds, he is an ox. john is extremely strong

1. he turned over a new leaf
2. my dad was very blue yesterday.
3. my sister is a couch potato.
4. our dog is the apple of our eye.
5. it rained cats and dogs yesterday.
6. my mom said my room is a pig pen.
7. she is the brightest in our class.
8. aunt sally has a heart of gold.
9. the girl has a bubbly personality.
10. life is a rollercoaster.

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Explanation:

1. "Turned over a new leaf" means he made a fresh start or changed his behavior for the better.
2. "Very blue" is a metaphor for being sad or depressed.
3. "Couch potato" implies she is lazy and spends a lot of time sitting on the couch.
4. "Apple of our eye" means the dog is very precious and loved.
5. "Rained cats and dogs" is a common metaphor for heavy rain.
6. "Pig pen" suggests the room is very messy and dirty.
7. "Brightest" here means she is the most intelligent or smart in the class.
8. "Heart of gold" means Aunt Sally is very kind and generous.
9. "Bubbly personality" implies she is cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
10. "Rollercoaster" suggests life has many ups and downs, full of excitement and challenges.

Answer:

1. He made a fresh start.
2. Dad was sad.
3. Sister is lazy.
4. Dog is precious.
5. It rained heavily.
6. Room is messy.
7. She is smart.
8. Aunt Sally is kind.
9. Girl is cheerful.
10. Life has ups and downs.