Hyperbole and Personification

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I am so tired I could sleep for a year."

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What does hyperbole do?

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Hyperbole exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

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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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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is the purpose of personification?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally to non-human elements.

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True or False: Hyperbole is a type of figurative language.

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True

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True or False: Personification gives human characteristics to non-human things.

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True

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What is a common use of hyperbole in everyday language?

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Hyperbole is often used in everyday language to express strong feelings or create humor.

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Identify the figurative language: "The stars danced in the sky."

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Personification.