Simile, Metaphor, or 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 by saying one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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This is personification.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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This is a simile.

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

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This is a metaphor.

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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 understandable.

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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 is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification helps to create emotional connections and make descriptions more engaging.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine.'