The wind howled like a hungry wolf.
Meaning: The wind made a loud, long sound that was similar to the sound of a hungry wolf howling.
Choice of Words: Howled is a verb that describes the loud, long cry of an animal, especially a wolf. Like is used to compare two things. Hungry means feeling a need to eat. Wolf is a large, wild animal with sharp teeth and a long tail.
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