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, 'He is 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 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 stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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This is an example of a simile.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a journey.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

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Similes enhance descriptions and help readers visualize comparisons.

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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.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification makes descriptions more relatable and vivid by attributing human traits to non-human elements.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The leaves danced in the wind.'

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This is an example of personification.