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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as 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'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'hiss', and 'clang'.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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Sure! 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does it mean to 'wink' in a metaphorical sense?

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To 'wink' metaphorically can mean to suggest something in a playful or secretive way.

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How does personification affect a reader's understanding?

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Personification helps readers relate to non-human elements by attributing human emotions and actions to them.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence?

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The 'bang' of the drum echoed through the hall.