Personification, Similes, and Metaphors

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her smile was like the sun.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'Time is a thief.'

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What is an example of personification?

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does 'dry as a bone' mean?

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It means extremely dry.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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How does personification enhance writing?

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It makes descriptions more relatable and engaging.