Simile — definition?
Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Simile — definition?
Compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
Personification — purpose?
Attributes human qualities to non-human objects.
Metaphor — definition?
Direct comparison implying two things are similar.
Metaphor — role?
Directly equates two unlike things.
Personification — role?
Gives human qualities to non-human objects.
Identify simile — example?
Uses 'like' or 'as'; e.g., 'Her smile was like sunshine'.
Identify metaphor — example?
Directly states one thing is another; e.g., 'Time is a thief'.
Identify personification — example?
'The wind whispered secrets'.
Purpose of literary devices?
Enhance imagery, evoke emotion, create vivid descriptions.
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1. What is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' to highlight their similarities?
2. What is a simile, and how does it typically achieve its descriptive purpose?
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