Lesson 3, Reading: Similes, Metaphors, and Personification.
In this lesson, we will look at figurative phrases. You will be able to explain and answer questions on what are similes and metaphors. You will also learn about personification, euphemisms, and epithets. By the end of the lesson, you should be able to identify and use these elements in your own writing, and understand the reason why authors use this type of language in their writing.
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