Similes, Metaphors, and Personification... Oh My!

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The assignment was a breeze.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'They were fighting like cats and dogs.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The best friends were like two peas in a pod.'

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Simile.

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Is this an example of personification? 'It seems like my older brother is always hungry.'

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No, it is not personification.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding and engagement.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and convey deeper meanings by comparing unlike things.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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Sure! 'The flowers danced in the breeze' is an example of personification.