Metaphor, Simile, Hyperbole, 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 saying one is the other, 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 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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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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How can you remember the definition of personification?

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You can remember the definition of personification by remembering the word 'Person'.

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

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Personification.

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

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Simile.

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

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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Hyperbole.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors help to create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing one thing to another.