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This figures of speech give human characteristic to non human entities.
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make its point.
simile
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
"The rich fields were the farmer’s treasure." is an example of...
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
Which of the following statement is a personification?
The leaves whisper their secrets to one another.
The sun is a ball of fire.
His lips were as white as vinegar when he broke her mom’s favorite vase.
The baby is as meek as a lamb.
"The fat comedian is as plump as a pillow." is what figure of speech?
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
She was so hungry she could eat a horse.
personification
metonymy
simile
hyperbole
Why do literary writers use figurative language?
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
To be grammatically correct.
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
Photography is one of my hobbies.
I own an expensive camera.
I like to visit art museums.
Photos of me are always really good.
The sun stretched its golden arms across the land.
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
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