Personification and Idioms

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What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it's raining hard.

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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.

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Identify an example of personification.

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The Sun smiled at us.

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What is the difference between an idiom and personification?

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An idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning, while personification gives human traits to non-human entities.

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What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

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It is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

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In the sentence 'The teapot screamed as it blew its whistle,' what literary device is used?

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Personification.

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What is being personified in the sentence 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room'?

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The walls.

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Can you give an example of an idiom related to time?

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'Time flies' is an idiom that means time passes quickly.

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What is the purpose of using idioms in language?

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Idioms add color and expressiveness to language, making it more engaging.

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How can you identify personification in a sentence?

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Look for descriptions that attribute human actions or emotions to inanimate objects or animals.