Question

Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, or personification?

"My little brother is a chicken."

simile

metaphor

personification

Answer 1

I don't think it is a personification

Answer 2

what do u think it is?

Answer 3

I'll help by defining each option for you first.

Answer 4

per·son·i·fi·ca·tion
pərˌsänəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.
plural noun: personifications
"the design on the franc shows Marianne, the personification of the French republic"
synonyms: embodiment, incarnation, epitome, quintessence, essence, type, symbol, soul, model, exemplification, exemplar, image, representation
"Foote is the personification of heroism"

Answer 5

sim·i·le
ˈsiməlē/Submit
noun
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).
the use of simile.

Answer 6

met·a·phor
ˈmedəˌfôr,ˈmedəˌfər/
noun
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
"“I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression,” said Mark, who was fond of theatrical metaphors"
synonyms: figure of speech, image, trope, analogy, comparison, symbol, word painting/picture
"the profusion of meta

Answer 7

So, what's your guess?

Answer 8

dont get the definitions from google its not exactly reliable :P

Answer 9

It is reliable, I already know the definitions but it was easier to copy and paste.

Answer 10

or instead of alll that you could say something like :
A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places.

Answer 11

Its hard to read with those all things

Answer 12

Then there ya go.

Answer 13

Metaphor is a thing that's describing someone by an object. It also doesn't contain like or as.

A simile contains a sentence with a like or as. (ELIMINATED)

Personification is describing a thing that doesn't exist or alive. (ELIMINATED)

Answer 14

In this case it is a metaphor.
My little brother is a chicken... hes not really an animal is he?
some examples are:
Life is a rollercoaster.
The alligator’s teeth are white daggers.

Answer 15

No, personification gives human traits to nonhuman beings, or objects, etc.

Answer 16

"My little brother is a chicken."

This is a metaphor because you're describing that your brother is too scared to do an activity. Therefore, it defines the word chicken.

Answer 17

Good job both of you :)

Answer 18

@Ondinana, sorry, yes - you're correct on that one. Thank you.

Answer 19

Yeah you're welcome lol @vzfreakz and you too @GirlgoyleH. :3

Answer 20

thnxs every one

Answer 21

Anytime ^.^