Figurative Language-Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, 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 direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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How does hyperbole differ from other forms of figurative language?

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Hyperbole differs from other forms of figurative language in that it relies on extreme exaggeration for emphasis.