personification flashcard

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to non-human entities.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does it mean when we say 'the lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky'?

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It means that the lightning is being described as if it were dancing, which is a human action.

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True or False: Personifications always use 'like' or 'as'.

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False. Personification does not require the use of 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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Personification can create vivid imagery and emotional connections by making non-human elements relatable.

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Identify the personified element in the phrase 'the cloud is sad'.

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The cloud is the personified element, as it is given the human emotion of sadness.

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True or False: 'The darkness is all around us' is an example of personification.

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False. This phrase does not attribute human characteristics to darkness.

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What is the purpose of personification in poetry?

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The purpose of personification in poetry is to evoke emotions and create a more engaging and relatable experience for the reader.

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Can animals be personified? Give an example.

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Yes, animals can be personified. For example, 'The dog laughed as it played in the park.'

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What is the difference between personification and metaphor?

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Personification specifically attributes human traits to non-human things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.