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Examples Of Jack D. 10-21 Figurative Language Practice
Jack D. 10/21 Figurative Language Practice

It came on the boulder with one pounce. That’s all it took with four, piston-like legs. Covered in fur and pointed with sharp claws made for tearing, the loaded springs were waiting to leap on its prey. Before the fury beast pounces, it scouts prey out with its sharp, efficient eyes empty of all expression save hunger. The fearsome hunter was low to the ground as if it was a shadow, unseen until it swept over you. With feet ever so light, the soft pitter patter of blades of grass getting stomped on could be heard as the predator made a stealthy approached. Moving quickly, the beast would weave through the underbrush, to help do so, the entire body seemed to twitch and undulate to help

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