Personification/Hyperbole Flashcard

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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"I had a ton of chores!" This is an exaggeration, as no one can have a literal ton of chores.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals or objects.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." Here, the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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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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How do hyperboles differ from metaphors?

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Hyperboles exaggerate for effect, while metaphors make direct comparisons without exaggeration.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally to non-human elements.

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

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This is an example of personification.

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Identify this figure of speech: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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This is an example of hyperbole.