Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole

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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 eyes sparkled like diamonds.'

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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 in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The clock on the wall laughed at me.'

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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, 'That fat cat weighs a thousand pounds!'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'His explanation was as clear as mud.'

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This is a simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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This is hyperbole.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor.

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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 understanding.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a relatable way.