Similes and Personification

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What is a simile?

Back

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'.

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

'He runs like the wind.'

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What does 'as busy as a bee' mean?

Back

It means someone is very busy or active.

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What is personification?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What does 'as light as a feather' mean?

Back

It means something is very light in weight.

Front

Complete the simile: 'As brave as ______.'

Back

a lion.

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What does 'as slow as a snail' mean?

Back

It means someone or something is moving very slowly.

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Complete the simile: 'As quiet as a ______.'

Back

mouse.

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What does 'as strong as an ox' mean?

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It means someone is very strong.