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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is an example of a simile.

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is a lion in battle.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the figurative language: 'The thunder roared.'

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This is an example of personification.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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Identify the figurative language: 'Her heart is a cold iron.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.