Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification in a sentence.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Identify the use of personification in this sentence: 'The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.'

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The flowers are described as 'dancing,' which is a human action.

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What effect does personification have in literature?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and emotional connections by making inanimate objects relatable.

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Which of the following is an example of personification? 'The car roared to life.'

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This sentence attributes the human action of 'roaring' to a car.

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How does personification differ from metaphors and similes?

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Personification specifically gives human traits to non-human entities, while metaphors and similes compare two different things.

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What is the purpose of using personification in poetry?

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To evoke emotions and create a more immersive experience for the reader.

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Can you identify personification in this sentence: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'?

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Time is described as 'flying,' which is a human-like action.

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What is an example of personification in everyday language?

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Saying 'the alarm clock yelled at me' is an example of personification.

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Why might an author choose to use personification?

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An author may use personification to enhance the narrative, create mood, or emphasize a theme.