Examples of simile sentences:
"cute as a kitten,” comparing the way someone looks to the way a kitten looks
“as busy as a bee” comparing someone’s level of energy to a fast-flying bee
"as snug as a bug in a rug" comparing someone who is very cozy to how comfortable a bug can be in a rug.
Answer:
I think that rascism must have influenced what he learned because that teacher was teaching their students that they could not suceed based on the color of their skin.