Metaphor-Personification-Hyperbole

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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 stating that one thing is another, highlighting similarities without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'I like pancakes so much that I could eat a million of them.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figure of speech: 'She cut him down with her words.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The trees dropped their leaves and rested.'

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Personification

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The tree shook its branches angrily.'

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Personification

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Identify the figure of speech: 'If I can't go to the concert, I'll never smile again.'

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Hyperbole

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How does hyperbole differ from metaphor?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while a metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Can personification be used in poetry?

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Yes, personification is commonly used in poetry to create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally with non-human elements.