Figurative Language Review

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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The sun smiled down on us.

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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'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her cheeks are like roses.

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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'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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The classroom was a zoo.

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It gives human qualities to animals or objects, making the writing more vivid and relatable.

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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 when we say 'time is a thief'?

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This metaphor suggests that time steals moments from our lives, just like a thief would steal possessions.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.