HR 1Hyperbole and Personification Review

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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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Example of personification: 'The stairs groaned as we walked on them.' What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates personification, as it gives human-like qualities (groaning) to the stairs.

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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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Example of simile: 'Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?' What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates a simile, as it compares a feeling to a plastic bag using 'like'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole: 'Grandmother is older than the hills.' What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates hyperbole, as it exaggerates the age of the grandmother.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of metaphor: 'He is a walking dictionary.' What does this illustrate?

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This illustrates a metaphor, as it directly compares a person to a dictionary.

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Identify the difference between simile and metaphor.

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.