Figurative Language Simile, Metaphor, Idiom, and Personification

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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Describing something by comparing it to something else that may share some characteristics.

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What is personification?

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Describing non-human things with human characteristics.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that means something different from what it says.

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Example of a simile: 'As brave as a lion.' What does it mean?

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It means someone is very brave.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it mean?

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It means time can take away moments from our lives.

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

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It means the wind made a soft sound, like whispering.

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Example of an idiom: 'It's raining cats and dogs.' What does it mean?

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It means it's raining very heavily.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To start a conversation in a social setting.

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What does the metaphor 'He is a shining star' mean?

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It means he is very talented or special.