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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True or False? Personifications can be used to describe objects.

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False.

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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 a human emotion.

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In the phrase 'the lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky', what is being personified?

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Lightning.

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True or False? Personifications always use 'like' or 'as'.

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False.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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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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Can animals be personified?

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Yes, animals can be given human traits in stories.

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What is an example of personification in a children's story?

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In 'Winnie the Pooh', Pooh Bear talks and acts like a human.

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What does it mean to give an object a voice?

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It means to personify the object, making it seem like it can speak.