Similes, Metaphors and Personification

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons that deepen understanding.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Provide an example of personification.

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'The flowers danced in the breeze.'