Is this phrase a simile

" But I like it as much as the earth needs the sun"

If not can you give me a simile (I need this quick!)

Why do the children like Dill? (To Kill a Mockingbird chapter 1) ?

What is the denotative meaning of the vocabulary word devout?

Which of these is an example of a plateau period? A. You take up a sport you've always been interested in and learn how to play it quickly. B. You're excited about starting a new job, but also a bit nervous. C.

What is the central idea of this excerpt from The Hot Zone? A. Animal necropsies are done only by trained professionals. B. People go into Level 4 areas all the time at the Institute. C. Entering Level 4 is like going into inner space. D.

Write a short story 100-150 words. The doorbell rang. Opening the door, he saw a woman standing on his front porch. She seemed to be middle aged and distressed. Suddenly she fell down unconscious ...

The mountain looked impossibly high

What effect does this deliberate use of repetition create in the story quilt of a country In the story a quilt of a country

Which of the following phrases best defines the word "assimilation"? the relation to or adaptation of cultural diversity the absorption of differing ethnic groups into a dominant culture the reflection of one culture's traditions onto another

If a reporter receives an anonymous tip claiming that the sheriff is taking payouts from a local gang, what must the reporter ascertain. A. What proof the tipster is able to provide B. Why the tipster wants to talk C.

In Hard Times by Charles Dickens, how do Mr. Gradgrind and the government official put their beliefs about education into practice in the schoolroom? a) They do not raise questions in class. b) They reward and punish students for their ideas.