Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'As brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Giving human-like characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. Example: 'The flowers danced in the wind.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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Hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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To convey deeper meanings and create connections between different ideas.