Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia Pt2

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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 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 figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract 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 not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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Give an example of personification.

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'The flowers danced in the breeze'.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'I’ve told you a million times!'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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'The clock ticked loudly in the silent room'.