Simile, Metaphor, 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'. For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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'. 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, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The flowers danced in the wind.'

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare bravery to a lion.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor because it compares the classroom to a zoo without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The stars winked at me.'

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This is personification because it gives the stars human-like qualities.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes help create vivid imagery and make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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Metaphors create strong imagery and can convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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What effect does personification have in literature?

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Personification adds emotional depth and helps readers connect with non-human elements.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is personification because it attributes the human action of whispering to the wind.