Simile, Metaphor, & Personification

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of a simile.

Back

An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', implying that one thing is another.

Front

Provide an example of a metaphor.

Back

An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

Front

What is personification?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of personification.

Back

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

Front

How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

Back

You can identify a simile in a sentence by looking for the words 'like' or 'as' that indicate a comparison.

Front

How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

Back

You can identify a metaphor in a sentence by looking for a direct comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

Front

How can you identify personification in a sentence?

Back

You can identify personification in a sentence by looking for human traits or actions attributed to non-human entities.

Front

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

Back

The purpose of using similes in writing is to create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.