Personification, Similes, and Metaphors

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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It means the wind is given human-like qualities, suggesting it is soft and gentle.

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Identify the simile: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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This compares her smile to the sun, suggesting it is bright and warm.

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Identify the metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'

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This suggests that time steals moments from our lives, comparing time to a thief.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more relatable and imaginative way.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is an example of personification, as stars are given the human action of dancing.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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It means the person is very hungry, but it is an exaggeration.