Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole Practice

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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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Provide an example of a simile.

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

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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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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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

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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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Provide 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 hyperbole?

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

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Provide 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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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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You can identify a simile by looking for the words 'like' or 'as' used to compare two different things.

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How can you identify a metaphor in a sentence?

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You can identify a metaphor by looking for a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.