#3: Simile,Metaphor,Hyperbole & Personification #4

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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How does figurative language enhance writing?

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Figurative language engages and excites the imagination of the reader, making the writing more vivid and interesting.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is an example of a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is an example of a simile, comparing her smile to the brightness of the sun using 'as'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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This is an example of hyperbole, exaggerating the number of times something has been said.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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This is an example of personification, giving flowers human-like qualities.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance the reader's understanding.