1. "The sun blazed down like a furnace on the metal box."
2. "The water in the river was as clear as crystal."
3. "The air was as still as a tomb."
4. "The trees stood tall like sentinels."
Metaphors in "Gold" by Will Hobbs:
1. "The river was a ribbon of liquid silver."
2. "The sun was a ball of fire."
3. "The mountain was a giant sentinel."
4. "The forest was a sea of green."
5. "Life is a journey."
6. "The heart is a treasure chest."
7. "Music is the food of love."
8. "The world is a stage."