Personification and Hyperbole

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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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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 effect does personification have in literature?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and emotional connections by making inanimate objects relatable.

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How does hyperbole enhance writing?

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Hyperbole enhances writing by emphasizing a point or creating a dramatic effect.

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What is the difference between personification and hyperbole?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human entities, while hyperbole is an exaggerated statement.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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The personification is 'the sun smiled,' attributing a human action to the sun.

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What does the hyperbole 'I've told you a million times' imply?

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It implies that the speaker has repeated something many times, but not literally a million.

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Why is hyperbole often used in everyday language?

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Hyperbole is used in everyday language to express strong feelings or create emphasis.