Literary Devices

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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, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of literary devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, meaning, and creativity, making the text more engaging and vivid.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Sure! 'His hands were as cold as ice.'

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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Certainly! 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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Can you give an example of personification?

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Of course! 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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Absolutely! 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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