The meaning of the simile in the paragraph is "Marta’s skating is very awkward." The comparison to a "newborn horse trying to walk" suggests that Marta is unsteady and clumsy on her roller skates, emphasizing her lack of coordination and experience.
Read the paragraph.
Seeing Marta roller skate for the first time was like watching a newborn horse try to walk. After a wobbly start, she actually began to roll smoothly down the sidewalk. Suddenly though, it seemed that something scared her, or maybe she just became too confident. Each foot seemed to slide out from under her in opposite directions. She flailed her arms about wildly before landing on her side. When she tried to get up again, her feet kept shooting out from underneath her. To her credit, she kept trying!
What is the meaning of the simile in the paragraph?
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Marta’s skating is very awkward.
Marta’s skating is very awkward.
It is painful to watch Marta skating.
It is painful to watch Marta skating.
Skating comes naturally to Marta.
Skating comes naturally to Marta.
Marta’s skating improves quickly.
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