Simile, Metaphor, Personification, and Hyperbole 1

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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 was like sunshine.'

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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, objects, or 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 that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'It took forever for the pizza to arrive; I thought I'd starve!'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The moon whispered secrets to the stars.'

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Personification

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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Simile

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My backpack weighs a ton with all these books.'

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Hyperbole

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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.