Figurative Language Focus

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📚 Part 1: Identify the Device

1. Which device is used in this sentence?
"The old harbour sighed as the tide crept away."

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

2. Which device is used in this sentence?
"I have a mountain of homework to finish tonight."

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

3. Which device is used in this sentence?
"Waves whipped wildly across the windy Whangārei shore."

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

4. Which device is used in this sentence?
"The city lights winked a thousand welcomes."

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

5. Check all devices present in this sentence:
"The storm roared and the restless sea swallowed whole streets."

Personification

Hyperbole

Alliteration

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Creative

6. Define personification in one sentence:

7. Define hyperbole in one sentence:

8. Define alliteration in one sentence:

9. Explain briefly: How does personification help a reader imagine a scene? (One or two sentences)

10. Creative task (write a short paragraph or 6-line stanza): Use personification, hyperbole and alliteration to describe either a stormy day at the beach or a bustling city morning. Be deliberate with your word choices.

11. Reflection: After writing, set one learning goal about using figurative language in your next piece (e.g., "Use stronger alliteration" or "Avoid overusing hyperbole").