English Terms

Question 1

Define Simile and give an example

Answer 1

Describing something by comparing it with something else,

E.g. as fast as a cheetah, or fast like a cheetah

Question 2

Define Metaphor and give an example

Answer 2

Describing something by saying it IS something else,

E.g. the road was a gypsy’s ribbon

Question 3

Define Personification and give an example

Answer 3

Describing a thing/ object by giving it human-like qualities,

E.g. The flame of the candle danced in the dark