Answer:
It should aim to restate your thesis statement and summarize your main points of evidence for your readers.
Answer:
A simile
Explanation:
as is used in a simile
as strong as a lion is a figure of speech
The pun is, "Santa arrived at the party just to the NICK of time." He's often referred to as "Saint Nick." The meaning of the pun, is, he made it to the party quick, or he made it just in time.