Similes, Metaphors, and Personification... Oh My!

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Personification.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Simile.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.

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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.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'He runs like the wind.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'The classroom was a zoo.'