Simile, Metaphor, Personification

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike 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 comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.

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

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This is a simile.

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What is being personified in the phrase: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

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The wind is being personified.

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What is the effect of using similes in writing?

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Similes create vivid imagery and help readers understand and relate to the emotions or characteristics being described.

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What is the effect of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas and emotions in a more relatable way.

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Provide an example of personification.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.