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OpenStudy (anonymous):

simile metaphor personification alliteration

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I just need a simple explanation of what each one is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Destinymasha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simile: a simile is a comparison where something is said to be or appear like something else. (Source: Yahoo Answers) hold on I'll find the rest

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Metaphor: A metaphor is a situation (generally a literary situation) in which the unfamiliar is expressed in terms of the familiar. (Source: englishforums.com)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Personification: 1.Personification is giving human characteristics to non-living things or ideas. (Source: yourdictionary.com)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alliteration: 1.The definition of alliteration is a grammatical term meaning two or more words in a row starting with the same sounds. An example of alliteration is to write, “...winds whipping wildly.” (Source: yourdictionary.com)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hope that helped @clara.university If you didn't like any of the answers, I recommend searching the terms into www.yourdictionary.com

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no its fine

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your welcome!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And thanks for the medal :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np :)

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