Hyperbole and Personification Review

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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 is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 a metaphor?

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

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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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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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis or to convey strong feelings and emotions.

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What effect does personification have on a reader?

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Personification helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements by giving them human traits.