Similes and Personification

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Complete the simile: As quiet as ____

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a mouse.

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Complete the simile: As strong as ____

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an ox.

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What does it mean to give human characteristics to nonhuman things?

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It means to use personification.

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

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Personification.

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Complete the simile: As light as ____

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a feather.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

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Personification.

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Complete the simile: As sweet as ____

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honey.