Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole

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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'. Example: 'As brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I have a ton of homework.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine.'

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Metaphor.

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What does it mean to use figurative language?

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To use words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors?

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To create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.