1) A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as' to make a picture in the reader’s mind. Why would a writer compare something to an animal or object using like or as? a) To make the description more fun, clear, or interesting. b) It makes them feel more alive and emotional. 2) A metaphor says something is something else, even if it’s not literally true. What does a metaphor help us feel or understand? a) To make the description more fun, clear, or interesting. b) It shows us what something is like in a strong, creative way. 3) Personification gives human actions or feelings to non-human things (like animals or objects). What happens when you give feelings to objects? a) Because the words don’t tell you the real meaning unless you’ve heard it before. b) It makes them feel more alive and emotional. 4) Hyperbole is an exaggeration that’s not meant to be taken seriously. Why might someone say something that’s obviously not true? a) To show strong feelings like excitement, hunger, or tiredness. b) It makes them feel more alive and emotional. 5) An idiom is a phrase with a meaning that’s not literal—you have to know what it means. Why can idioms be confusing? a) Because the words don’t tell you the real meaning unless you’ve heard it before. b) To show strong feelings like excitement, hunger, or tiredness.xample:

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