Personification, Similes, and Metaphors

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room.'?

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The walls.

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How many examples of similes are in the passage: 'Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin!'?

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3.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'When Adele walked through the store, each shiny pair of high heels called out to her.'?

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High heels.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like the sun shining on a summer day.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Provide an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Time is a thief.'

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Metaphor.