Figurative Language- Personification, Simile and Metaphor

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to non-human objects or animals.

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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'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of Personification: The wind whispered through the trees. What does this mean?

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It means that the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.

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Example of Simile: Her smile was like sunshine. What does this mean?

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It means her smile is being compared to sunshine, suggesting it is warm and bright.

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Example of Metaphor: Time is a thief. What does this mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, comparing time to a thief.

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What does it mean to compare two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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It means you are using a simile to show how two different things are similar.

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What does it mean to compare two things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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It means you are using a metaphor to show how two different things are alike.

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Identify the figurative language: The stars danced in the night sky.

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This is an example of personification, as stars are given the human action of dancing.

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Identify the figurative language: He is as brave as a lion.

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This is a simile, comparing bravery to a lion using 'as'.