Understanding figures of speech.

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Bigfriendlygiant
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Understanding figures of speech.

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I am struggling to help my dc with recognising some figures of speech.

What would be: "the frenzy seized him" Is it a personification, or not a figure of speech at all?
piggys
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Re: Understanding figures of speech.

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Yes it is an example of personification; a good answer would identify this and also comment on the verb 'seized' which suggests power and violence.
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Re: Understanding figures of speech.

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Thank you :)
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