Flashcard - Hyperbole, Personification, Simile, Metaphor

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Define 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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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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Explain what a metaphor is.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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Identify the key characteristic of personification.

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The key characteristic of personification is giving human traits or emotions to non-human entities.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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The difference is that a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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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 actions or feelings to non-human subjects.

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What effect does hyperbole have in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis, humor, or dramatic effect by exaggerating a situation or characteristic.

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Give an example of a simile in literature.

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An example of a simile in literature is 'Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.'