Personification

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What is personification?

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

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Which of the following is an example of personification?

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The sun smiled at us.

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What is being personified in the phrase 'Oreo: Milk's favorite cookie!'?

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Milk is being personified.

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In the sentence 'The pencil walked off my desk,' what is being personified?

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The pencil is being personified.

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True or False: Personification can only be used for inanimate objects.

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False. Personification can be used for both inanimate objects and abstract concepts.

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What effect does personification have in literature?

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Personification creates vivid imagery and helps readers relate to non-human elements by evoking emotions.

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Identify the human characteristic in the phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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The wind is given the human characteristic of whispering.

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How does personification differ from metaphors and similes?

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Personification specifically attributes 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 create emotional connections and enhance imagery.

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Can personification be used in everyday language? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, saying 'Time flies when you're having fun' is a form of personification.