Formulae exercise

State whether the following are similes or metaphors. Then apply the given formulae (plural for formula) to explain each one.

1. Her hair was golden silk streaming in the afternoon breeze
2. The algebra question x+16=30 is a sharp object jiggling around in my brain
3. Jordan walked like an elephant on parade
4. Jan’s broken nose swelled up like a big red balloon
5. Tim was as tall as Mount Everest
6. Carrying my book bag was like dragging around a bag of boulders
7. Jordan’s reply was burning hot and crispy
8. Michael is the lion king of his class
9. She danced like she was trying to stomp on rabid squirrels
10. John is the Tiger Woods of his golf team