Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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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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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with the reader.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: The thunder rumbled in the distance.

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rumble.

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What effect does onomatopoeia have in writing?

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It enhances the sensory experience by mimicking sounds.

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How can similes enhance writing?

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They create vivid comparisons that help readers visualize concepts.