Similes, Metaphors, and Personification... Oh My!

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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 directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to non-human things.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create connections between unrelated things, adding depth and meaning to descriptions.

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How can personification affect the tone of a piece of writing?

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Personification can create a more relatable and emotional tone by giving human qualities to inanimate objects.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'