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1. English

2. Activity
Question: Which of the two photos are more
attractive than the other? Why?

3. Figure of Speech:
Personification and
Hyperbole

4. Learning Objectives
 Define figure of speech, personification, and
hyperbole.
 Identify examples of personification and hyperbole in
sentences.
 Explain the purpose and effect of using these literary
devices in writing.
 Apply their knowledge by creating sentences and a
short poem using both techniques.

5. What is Figure of Speech?
 an expression used to make a greater effect on
your reader or listener.
 Creates more powerful or complex effects
 Helps writers create imagery and vivid
descriptions
 Makes writing more interesting and engaging

6.  Gives human qualities to non-human
things
 Makes writing more creative and
imaginative
Personification

7. Human Actions Used in Personification
Dancing
Singing
Running
Walking
Talking
Sleeping
Cooking
Reading

8. Personification Examples
 "The stars in the sky are dancing playfully“
 "Our car suffered a severe stroke while Dad was
driving“
 The sun smiled down on us.
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___________
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9. Personification in Songs
 Example: "Tell me princess, when did you last let
your heart decide?"
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10.  Uses extreme exaggeration
 Creates emphasis or strong emotion
 Grabs the reader's attention
Hyperbole

11.  "I told you a million times“
 "If I fail this class, I will die"
 I’ve got a mountain of homework.
Common Hyperbole Examples
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12.  Makes writing more dramatic
 Adds humor to descriptions
 Emphasizes strong feelings
 Creates memorable statements
Why Use Hyperbole?

13.  Personification: gives human traits
 Hyperbole: uses exaggeration
Comparing the Two

14. Do the following hand sign whether each
sentence that will be shown is personification
or hyperbole.
Personification Hyperbole

15. "Opportunity knocks only
once"
____________________________

16. "I've been waiting for 100
years"
______________________
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17. She’s so hungry she could
eat a horse.
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18. "My alarm clock shouts at
me"
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19. "Your brother is taller than
a giraffe"
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____________________________

20. The flowers nodded in the
gentle breeze.
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21. The fire roared in the
fireplace.
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22. You house is waiting for
you to come.
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23. She cried a river of tears.
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24. He’s got a brain the size of
a planet.
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_____________________________

25.  Personification gives human qualities
to non-human things
 Hyperbole uses extreme exaggeration
 Both make writing more interesting
Wrap up

26.  Read each sentence carefully and
determine whether it contains
personification or hyperbole. Write P
for personification and H for
hyperbole. Write it in a ¼ sheet of
paper.
Activity

27. 1. The wind whispered through the
trees. (_____)
2. I have told you a thousand times to
clean your room! (_____)
Activity

28. 3. The stars winked at me from the night
sky. (_____)
4. She was so tired she could sleep for a
year. (_____)
5. The old house groaned in the storm.
(_____)

29. 6. I am so hungry I could eat a whole cow!
(_____)
7. The clock screamed at me to wake up.
(_____)
8. His backpack weighs a ton. (_____)

30. 9. The flowers danced in the gentle
breeze. (_____)
10. I have a mountain of homework to do
tonight. (_____)

31.  Write a poem using both techniques
 Be creative and have fun!
 Write it in your notebook.
Assignment

32. Thank You