Hyperbole and Personification Review

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of Hyperbole: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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This means the speaker is very hungry, but it is an exaggeration.

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Example of Personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this imply?

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This implies that the wind is given a human action (whispering), suggesting a gentle or soft sound.

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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'.

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Example of Simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this suggest?

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This suggests that her smile is warm and bright, similar to sunshine.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of Metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting it passes quickly.

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

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This is an example of Personification, as stars are given the human action of dancing.

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

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This is an example of a Simile, comparing bravery to that of a lion using 'as'.