Personification, hyperbole, and idioms

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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"It's raining cats and dogs."

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What does the idiom 'walking on eggshells' mean?

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It means trying not to upset someone.

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What does the idiom 'pulling my leg' mean?

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It means joking or teasing someone.

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What does the hyperbole 'I'm dying to see that movie' mean?

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It means I'm very excited to see that movie.

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What does the personification 'The camera loves me!' imply?

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It implies that the person looks good in photos.