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Complete the similes in the following sentences.
1. The Thugs were as cold-blooded as
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2. The Thugs preyed on their victims like
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3. The Thugs were as cunning as
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4. Captain William Sleeman was as courageous as
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5. The goddess Kali was as evil as
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6. The Сатогта tvas as powerful as
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7. Some members of the Camorra were as influential as
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8. The Camorra was as dangerous as
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9. People were as afraid of the Camorra as
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10. The Camorra was as difficult to control as
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►Metaphor
A metaphor expresses a comparison more indirectly without using "like" or "as." A word or phrase is used in the comparison suggesting the strong likeness between them.
Examples:
The confrontation between the government and the Camorra had nearly
reached the level of a civil war. (The confrontation is compared to a civil
war.)
They were the Manson family of their day. (The murderous activity of the
Thugs is being compared to the horrible murders committed by the Manson
family in our times.)
Exercise 2
Work with a partner or a group. Explain the comparisons being made Ti the following metaphors.
1. The Thugs were wolves in sheep's clothing.
2. They communicated with each other with the efficiency of radar signals.
3. The tentacles of the Camorra reached into every aspect of Italian society.
4. The Thugs were tigers in the grass ready to pounce on unsuspecting
victims.
5. The steps of the Camorra pyramid led to the top man in Naples.
6. The carabinieri finally succeeded in rescuing Italy from the jaws of the
Camorra.
►Writing practice
Choose one of the following topics.
1. Write a descriptive essay using three dominant aspects of the group you researched earlier in this chapter.
2. Write a descriptive essay on an organization, a society, or a club that you are familiar with or would like to research. Use two or three adjectives to give the dominant impression.
3. Write a descriptive essay on a tribe or group of people that you are familiar with or would like to research. Use two or three adjectives to give the dominant impression.
4. Write a descriptive essay on a person you know using two or three adjectives to give the dominant impression.
Pre-writing
Work alone, with a partner, or in a group.
1. Brainstorm the topic. Choose a prewriting technique you prefer.
2. Brainstorm for descriptive adjectives and supporting details.
3. Work on a thesis statement.
Outlining
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