Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, 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'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Life is like a box of chocolates.'

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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'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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'Alone doesn't have to be a scrimmage game with grief.'

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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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Provide an example of personification.

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'This city never sleeps.'

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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.

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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'I am so tired, I can sleep for a year straight.'

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Which of the following is NOT a simile: 'Life is a rollercoaster' or 'Life is like a rollercoaster'?

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'Life is a rollercoaster' is NOT a simile.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and create vivid imagery by comparing one thing to another.