Simile, Metaphor, Personification

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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 in which 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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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a walking encyclopedia.'

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Metaphor.

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What does the idiom 'until the cows come home' mean?

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It means for a very long time or indefinitely.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a journey.'

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Metaphor.

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

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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.