What is a simile?
English Semester 1 '24

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'His fingers were icicles' compares fingers to icicles.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, 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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What is a fairy tale?
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A fairy tale is a type of traditional literature that often features magical beings, fantastical events, and moral lessons. Examples include 'Cinderella' and 'The Three Little Pigs'.
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What is realistic fiction?
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Realistic fiction is a genre of literature that tells stories that could happen in real life, featuring believable characters and events.
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What is nonfiction?
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Nonfiction is a genre of literature that presents factual information, such as biographies, history books, and textbooks.
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What is fantasy?
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Fantasy is a genre of literature that includes magical elements, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds, such as 'Harry Potter'.
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