Imagery, Similes, Metaphors, and 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 literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.

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Identify the following: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the following: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is an example of a simile.

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Identify the following: 'Time is a thief.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that deepen understanding.

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How does personification affect the reader's experience?

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Personification helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements, making the text more relatable and engaging.

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What sensory detail is being described in the phrase 'the tiny red ant climbed up the broken limb'?

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The sensory detail being described is sight.