personification flashcard

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What is personification?

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When you give human characteristics to something non-human.

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What is being personified in the phrase 'the bright orange car raced by screaming for attention'?

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A car.

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

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False.

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What is being personified in the phrase 'the lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky'?

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Lightning.

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What does it mean when we say 'the cloud is sad'?

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It means we are giving the cloud human feelings.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is NOT an example of personification?

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The sun is shining.

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Can animals be personified?

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Yes, when they are given human traits.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and connect with the reader's emotions.

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Give an example of personification in a sentence.

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The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.