Fig. Language- 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'. 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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where 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 train waited patiently for the passengers to board.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Dad is a bear in the morning.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The clouds were like a big, fluffy marshmallow.'

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Simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Arthur could hear the brownies calling his name.'

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Personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'He is the tallest man ever!'

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Hyperbole.

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How do similes enhance writing?

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Similes enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making comparisons that help readers understand and visualize concepts better.