Simile, Metaphor, Personification

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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

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Identify the key difference between similes and metaphors.

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The key difference is that similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while metaphors do not.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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Provide an example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and making comparisons that deepen understanding.

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How can you identify personification in a sentence?

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Look for descriptions that give human traits or actions to non-human entities.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'the classroom was a zoo'?

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This phrase uses a metaphor to compare the chaotic nature of the classroom to a zoo.