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

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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, 'as brave as a lion.'

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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 in which human characteristics are given to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Identify the simile: 'He runs like the wind.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare his running to the wind.

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Identify the metaphor: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Which of the following is NOT a simile? 'She is as sweet as sugar.' 'He is a lion in battle.' 'He is like a rock.'

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'He is a lion in battle.' is NOT a simile; it is a metaphor.

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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 by relating them to familiar ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars winked at me.'

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This is an example of personification because it gives human characteristics to stars.