Place a check mark next to each item which gives an example of the figure of speech known as a simile. leave all other items unchecked. from the air at night, the ship looked like a lighted birthday cake. since he was a slippery snake, the man always managed to slither out of trouble. the week my grandparents came to visit, everyone in our family was busy as a bee. let us go then, you and i. the fact that he was going to kill me made me feel slightly uncomfortable. when they told me i had made the team, i was as happy as a clam. after a year of missed opportunities, a stench of failure followed me wherever i went.

Which sentences do not meet the requirements of an effective thesis statement? select all that apply. due to educational cutbacks, we really need your to buy new softball and baseball equipment. if you donate to our cause, you will receive free tickets to all our school's sporting events. your generous donation will allow our school to offer softball and baseball this year. in addition to free tickets, we will allow you to hang an advertising banner on the outfield fence. if you donate to support our cause, you will not only receive free tickets and a free advertising opportunity, you will earn the devotion and loyalty of many within our school.