I know right! Thanks for the points :D
A simile can be found when using "like" or "as" between two things. Example: I'm as happy as a clown.
Your question would be a metaphor. Both things are being compared to a science expieriment, probably meaning that they need to have an outcome, but it isn't known for sure if it will be a good or bad outcome.
Things like this can be taken many ways, so if you think something else, I'm sure it would work as well.
Other words for adore is like, love, ect. i may not know all of them but if you go on google type in synonyms for adore you can find a lot. Make sure it has something that says thesaurus or something.
An auditory learner learns best by listening or talking, so the best way for him to process is notes would be for him to read them out loud.
