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

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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Identify the following: 'The classroom was a jungle.'

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This is a metaphor.

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Identify the following: 'The leaves danced in the wind.'

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This is personification.

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Identify the following: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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This is a simile.

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What does it mean when we say 'time is a thief'?

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This is a metaphor suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.

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Is the statement 'My alarm clock yells at me every morning' an example of personification?

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Yes, it gives the alarm clock a human action.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'