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Directly compares two different things typically using like or as.
What is a simile?
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This man could not see without his glasses.
Identify the simile. What is the meaning of this simile?
"Freddy hobbled around the kitchen looking for his cellphone. Without his glasses he was as blind as a bat. |
-Compared two things
-Used like or as
Give me an example of a simile.
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Makes a comparison between two things without using like or as. Says that one thing IS another.
What is a metaphor?
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He had no fear, he was courageous and strong.
Identify the simile. "Justin stood up to the bully of the school. He was as brave as a lion."
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-Compared two things
-Said that one thing is/was something else. -Did not use like or as
Give me an example of a metaphor.
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Gives an idea or thing human characteristics/actions/qualities.
What is a personification?
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He is a nice, kind, good boy.
Identify the metaphor. What is the meaning of this metaphor? "Grandma Leah called out to Frank as he walked away, "You are such an angel! Thank you for running the errand for me."
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-Compared two things
-Said that one thing is/was something else. -Did not use like or as
Give me an example of a metaphor.
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Personification
What figurative language is the following example? "Opportunity knocked at the door."
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His phone was not working/working correctly.
Identify the personification. What is the meaning of the personification? "Lewis updated his iPhone the night before his field trip, but boy was that a mistake. His iPhone threw a fit when he tried to listen to music on the bus ride."
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-Gave an idea or thing a human characteristic/action/quality.
Give me an example of a personification.
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Metaphor
What figurative language is the following example? "The snow was a white blanket."
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She would grow up miss out on the memories and enjoyment of life.
Identify the personification. What is the meaning of the personification? "Coby's dad encouraged her to spend more time with her friends, because he was afraid her life would pass her by."
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-Gave an idea or thing a human characteristic/action/quality.
Give me an example of a personification.
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