Locate the participle (not the entire participial phrase) and the word it modifies. “Will someone fix that leaking faucet?”
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"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )

How would you check a statement to determine that it is a simile?

Perspective is defined as the way that someone sees or thinks about things. events in which someone has participated. things that affect what someone does or thinks. a part of a story or drama that tells about an event.