It is less vivid; "raced after" emits a feeling of either action, suspense, or energy. It allows the reader to connect and fully understand what is going on. "ran after" is vague and emits little high energy.
Oh? im sorry :( stay strong
A simile is when as or like is used to compare two unalike things.
Personification is giving something not human, human characteristics.
Irony is calling a big dog tiny.
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I am not 100% sure these are correct. You can always ask your teacher for a redo though.
