Do you know what makes your favourite book or movie so captivating? The secret is 'literary devices'! These are techniques that writers use to make their stories more engaging, vivid, and enjoyable. Some common literary devices you might have come across are metaphors, similes, and personification. Let's explore these three: 1. Metaphors: They directly compare two different things. For example, in 'Harry Potter', J.K. Rowling writes, 'The eyes are the window to the soul.' Here, eyes and windows are compared to suggest that eyes can reveal deep personal emotions. 2. Similes: They compare two things using 'like' or 'as'. In 'The Hunger Games', Suzanne Collins writes, 'She is as brave as a lion.' This means that she is incredibly brave. 3. Personification: This is when non-human things are given human characteristics. For instance, in 'The Lion King', the animals talk, sing, and show emotions like humans. Now, can you identify any literary devices in your favorite book or movie? Try to find at least one example of a metaphor, simile, and personification!