Simile:
* Definition: A simile compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
* Example: "The athlete ran like a cheetah." (Comparing the athlete's speed to a cheetah's)
Metaphor:
* Definition: A metaphor compares two different things without using "like" or "as," implying that one thing *is* the other.
* Example: "Her words were daggers to his heart." (Comparing words to sharp objects)
Personification:
* Definition: Personification gives human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas.
* Example: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees." (Giving the wind the ability to whisper)
Idiom:
* Definition: An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood simply by looking at the individual words. It has a figurative meaning that is often unique to a particular language or culture.
* Example: "He spilled the beans." (Meaning he revealed a secret)
Here's a simple way to remember them:
* Simile: Uses "like" or "as" for comparison.
* Metaphor: Directly compares without "like" or "as."
* Personification: Gives human traits to non-humans.
* Idiom: A phrase with a figurative meaning.
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