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 or objects.

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How does personification differ from simile?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of personification involving nature.

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The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.

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Identify the personification in the sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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The stars danced.

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What role does personification play in literature?

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

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Create a sentence using personification with an inanimate object.

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The old house groaned under the weight of the snow.

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What is the effect of using personification in poetry?

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It enhances the emotional impact and helps convey complex ideas through relatable imagery.

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Can animals be personified? Give an example.

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Yes, animals can be personified. For example, 'The clever fox plotted its escape from the trap.'

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What is a common misconception about personification?

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A common misconception is that personification only applies to animals, but it can also apply to objects and abstract concepts.

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How can personification be used in storytelling?

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Personification can be used to give characters depth and make them more relatable by attributing human traits to them.