Similes 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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Provide an example of a simile.

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As brave as a lion.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What does the simile 'as light as a feather' imply?

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It implies that something is very light in weight.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery for the reader.

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What does the phrase 'sweet as honey' suggest?

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It suggests that something is very sweet or pleasant.

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How can similes improve communication?

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Similes can make descriptions more relatable and understandable by comparing unfamiliar concepts to familiar ones.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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Complete the simile: 'As busy as a ______.'

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bee.