Hyperbole and Personification

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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It means the person is very hungry, but it is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.

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Identify if the following is hyperbole or personification: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Personification.

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Identify if the following is hyperbole or personification: '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, humor, or a dramatic effect.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally to non-human elements.

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Identify the literary device: 'Time flew by.'

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Personification.

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Identify the literary device: 'I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.'

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Hyperbole.