Metaphor, Simile and Personification

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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 smile is like the sun.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is an example of a simile.

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

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What do metaphors and similes have in common?

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Both metaphors and similes are used to make comparisons, but similes use 'like' or 'as' while metaphors do not.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers nodded their heads in the gentle breeze.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language like metaphors, similes, and personification?

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The purpose is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more relatable and imaginative way.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind howled in the night.'

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This is an example of personification.