Literary device

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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, '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 comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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 hyperbole?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'He is as fast as a cheetah'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo'.

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What is the purpose of using literary devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, creativity, and meaning, making it more engaging for readers.

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How can you identify a simile in a sentence?

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You can identify a simile by looking for the words 'like' or 'as' used to compare two different things.

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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 make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.