Figurative Language: Simile and Personification
Exploring the use of similes and personification to add depth and vividness to poetic descriptions.
Key Questions
- Compare the impact of a simile versus a metaphor in conveying an image.
- Explain how personification can make abstract concepts more relatable.
- Construct sentences using similes and personification to describe a common object.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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