Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human characteristics to objects or animals.

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True or False: Personification involves attributing human traits to non-human things.

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True

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Which of the following is an example of personification? 'The sun smiled at us.' or 'The sun is like a light bulb.'

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'The sun smiled at us.' is an example of personification.

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What is NOT an example of personification? 'The star I wished on winked at me.' or 'The sun was warm on the child's face.'

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'The sun was warm on the child's face.' is NOT an example of personification.

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In the sentence, 'The angry mirror showed every wrinkle on his face,' what is being personified?

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The mirror is being personified.

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Identify the object being personified: 'The moon winked at me through the clouds.'

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The moon is being personified.

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What does it mean to give human traits to animals or objects?

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It means to use personification.

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Can you give an example of personification in nature?

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Sure! 'The wind whispered through the trees.' is an example.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with the reader.

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True or False: Personification can make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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True