Personification is when you give a nonhuman thing, human qualities e.g. The sun smiled down on us. The grey clouds cried drops of rain.

Have a go at using a personification today in your quick write today. 

Metaphors describe something by saying it is something else. E.g. She has a heart of gold. 

Have a go at using a metaphor in your quick write today. 

Similes describe by comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. 

E.g. The boys fought like cats and dogs.

Have a go at using a simile in your quick write today.