Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole

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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 where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The flowers danced in the wind'.

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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 have a million things to do today'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is a night owl.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind howled in the night.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stairs groaned as we walked on them.'

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Personification.

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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.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing unlike things.