Metaphors
Read the sentences on the right. Identify the sentence which contains a metaphor.

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Identify metaphor
The disappointment broke his heart.
The sudden jolt broke her arm.


Identify metaphor
He carried a flaming torch.
He was in a flaming temper.


Identify metaphor
All night long it rained steadily.
The robber rained blows on the inn keeper.


Identify metaphor
She was rooted to the spot with fear.
The trailing plant stem had rooted itself in the soil.