Similes, Metaphors, Hyperboles, 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 directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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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, used for emphasis or effect.

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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: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I have a ton of homework.'

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Hyperbole.

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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 strong imagery and connections between different ideas by suggesting that one thing embodies the qualities of another.