Similies, Metaphors, Hyperboles, and Personification

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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: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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: 'He runs like the wind.'

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Simile

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

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Hyperbole

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

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Personification

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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.