Personification and Hyperbole

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What is personification?

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Personification is when an inanimate object is given human qualities.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is used to build intensity and urgency.

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Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

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The room was so hot my face melted.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison (usually formed with 'like' or 'as') between two things.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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Hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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To create emphasis and make a point more dramatic.

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Can personification be used in poetry?

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Yes, personification is often used in poetry to create vivid imagery.

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Give an example of personification.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.