Personification/Onomatopoeia

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'splash'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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The clock went tick-tock.

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What does the term 'hyperbole' mean?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, like 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in writing?

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Onomatopoeia adds sound effects to writing, making it more engaging and lively.

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Identify the following: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the following: 'The door creaked open.'

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This is an example of onomatopoeia.