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What part of speech is as in the sentence hard and sharp as flint?

Traditionally in this type of sentence, "as" was considered a subordinating conjunction, introducing the partially implied clause, "flint [is sharp]". This matters in practice predominantly when the word "flint" in the given sentence instead is a pronoun: One should write "as old as I" rather than "as old as me". The latter is now used in practice except in very formal contexts (perhaps including language class?).


What are flint tools?

Flint is a very rigid stone which will often shatter in flakes when struck. Depending on how the flint is hit, it's possible to get the flakes to shatter with fairly sharp edges, often suitable for tools like knives or axes.


Embedding Quotations?

Embedding quotations is essential for you to scrape up marks. For example, if you were embedding the quotation 'hard and sharp as flint' from A Christmas Carol [Charles Dickens] you may say, 'For example, Scrooge is described as being 'hard and sharp as flint' by the narrator. We've put it in the middle of a sentence.


What is a flint-bladed sickle?

A flint-bladed sickle is a cutting tool used in prehistoric times for harvesting crops. The blade of the sickle is made of flint, a type of hard, sharp sedimentary rock, which provided the cutting edge needed for farming activities.


Is the flint rock very hard?

Yes, slithers of which, when broken from a bigger lump (known as 'knapping') have sharp cutting edges.


Is flint soft?

Flint is a very hard rock and forms very sharp glassy flakes when hit with another flint. Flint was used to make knife blades by early man and is the ancient remains of sea sponges and are found in layers in chalk. Flint was also used to generate a spark in tinder boxes(a predecessor to matches) and to ignite gunpowder in early firearms.


What can flint be used for?

Flint can be used to create sparks for fire starting, as it is a hard stone that produces a spark when struck against steel. It has also been used historically to create sharp tools and weapons, due to its ability to chip off in sharp pieces when fractured. Additionally, some modern survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts use flint to start fires in emergency situations.


What does flint look like?

Flint is jet black and shiny. It can have sharp edges ( which makes it great for shaping into arrow points).


How can one find flint in the wild?

To find flint in the wild, look for rocky areas like riverbeds or exposed cliffs where flint is commonly found. Flint is usually a dark grey or black color and has a glassy appearance. Use a sharp tool like a knife or rock to test if the rock is flint by striking it and observing if it produces sparks. Be cautious when handling sharp objects and always follow safety guidelines when collecting flint in the wild.


Is flint igneous or sedimentary?

Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz.


Why is flint easy to work with?

Flint is able to be shaped into sharp tools because of its tendency to flake with conchoidal fracture when struck or exposed to pressure.


Why does flint spark?

When you rub steel against a very hard, sharp rock such as flint, it cuts very tiny flakes of the steel off and a high amount of heat is created by the great friction. When the tiny flakes of steel are heated, they combust thus showing the spark.