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 on a rainy day.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The world is a stage.'

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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've told you a million times to clean your room!'.

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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 the purpose of using Literary Devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, creativity, and meaning, making it more engaging for readers.

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Can you give an example of a Simile?

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Sure! 'He runs like the wind.'

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Can you give an example of a Metaphor?

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Sure! 'Time is a thief.'

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Can you give an example of Hyperbole?

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Sure! 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Can you give an example of Personification?

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Sure! 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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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.