Each sentence below is a simile or a metaphor. The expectation is…

Rewrite the sentences below for what they mean literally and identify whether it is a simile or metaphor.
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Example:

His movements are like clockwork.

Literal Translation: His movements are precise and on time. – Simile

Sentences

She runs as fast as a cheetah.
The sun is a giant fried egg.
It is raining cats and dogs outside.

Me ! select the correct answer. in his essay "civil disobedience," henry david thoreau wrote "that government is best which governs least." which answer best shows how this motto reflects transcendentalist principles? a. an ideal government does not exist, so anarchy is best for a nation. b. citizens require the government to define the difference between right and wrong. c. government can act as an impediment to the will and morality of individual men. d. an ideal nation is one that is not governed by a monarchy or dictatorship. e. government on a large scale is inefficient and should be managed at the state level.