2. Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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 by saying one thing is another. For example, '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 given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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This is an example of personification, as it gives human qualities to stars.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is an example of a simile, as it compares a smile to the sun using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a walking encyclopedia.'

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This is an example of a metaphor, as it compares a person to an encyclopedia without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I have a ton of homework.'

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This is an example of hyperbole, as it exaggerates the amount of homework.

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What does the metaphor 'Life is a journey' mean?

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It means that life is full of experiences and changes, similar to traveling on a journey.

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What does the simile 'She is as busy as a bee' imply?

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It implies that she is very busy, comparing her activity level to that of a bee.