Personification Identification (Thursday)

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify if the following is personification: 'The coins sang happily in her pocket.'

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Yes, this is personification because it attributes the human action of singing to coins.

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Identify if the following is personification: 'The week before the party seemed very long to the birthday girl.'

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No, this is not personification as it does not attribute human qualities to non-human entities.

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Identify if the following is personification: 'The soft chair wrapped its padded arms around Lisa.'

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Yes, this is personification because it gives the chair human-like qualities of wrapping.

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Identify if the following is personification: 'As we dragged the table across the room, deep scratches appeared on the floor.'

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No, this is not personification as it does not give human traits to the table or floor.

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Identify if the following is personification: 'The wind blew steadily for three days before the hurricane reached the shore.'

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No, this is not personification as it describes the wind's action without human attributes.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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Why is personification used in literature?

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Personification is used to create vivid imagery and to help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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What effect does personification have on a reader?

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Personification can make descriptions more relatable and engaging, allowing readers to visualize and feel the emotions of the characters or objects.

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Can personification be used in poetry?

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Yes, personification is commonly used in poetry to enhance imagery and express emotions.