Similes, Metaphors, Personification, & Hyperbole

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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 like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different 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 figure of speech 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 that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her hands were as cold as ice.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare her hands to ice.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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This is personification because it gives human qualities (dancing) to stars.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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This is hyperbole because it exaggerates the number of tasks.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a journey.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares life to a journey without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and helping readers understand concepts better.

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How can you identify hyperbole in a sentence?

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Hyperbole can be identified by looking for exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.