Imagery, Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of imagery.

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The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief that steals our moments.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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Identify the sense used: The sweet aroma of cookies filled the air.

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Smell