Although juvenile delinquency rates have been declining in the United States, they have been increasing in Europe. Is
it possible that the factors that correlate with delinquency
rate changes in the United States have little utility and
predicting changes in other cultures? What other factors may
increase or reduce delinquency rates ?

because each is self-sufficient.  

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

although there are different versions for the fairy tale little red riding hood,   as the one from grimm brothers and perrault, all of the versions show the huntsman as a man who is in perfect harmony with nature. the statement that best describe him, the huntsman, is that he is a true hero who inspires those around him due to his words and actions. the way he acts show internal reflections that are an example to follow by anybody who takes the time to analysing them. he shows altruism actions when he aside puts his job just to check the grandmother is well, by doing this he could notice at an early stage what has happened and could save her.

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it was all just as it was in the law courts. the doctor put on just the same air towards him as he himself put on towards an accused person.