Hyperbole & Personification Practice

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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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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I have a million things to do today.'

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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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Can you provide an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the wind.'

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis, evoke strong feelings, or create a humorous effect.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification is used to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and make descriptions more relatable.

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How can you identify hyperbole in a sentence?

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You can identify hyperbole by looking for exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.

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How can you identify personification in a sentence?

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You can identify personification by looking for descriptions that attribute human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Does the sentence 'The ocean danced in the moonlight' contain personification?

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Yes, the sentence contains personification as it attributes the human action of dancing to the ocean.

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Does the sentence 'When the dog scared Maria, she jumped 100 feet in the air' contain hyperbole?

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Yes, the sentence contains hyperbole as it exaggerates the height of Maria's jump.