Personification & Onomatopoeia

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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The bees buzzed around the garden.

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What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and emotional connections by making abstract concepts more relatable.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The thunder rumbled in the distance.'

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Rumbled.

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

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It enhances the sensory experience of the reader by mimicking real sounds.

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Provide an example of personification in a poem.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the difference between personification and metaphor?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

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What is an example of a sound word?

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Crash, bang, and hiss are examples of sound words (onomatopoeia).

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How does onomatopoeia contribute to storytelling?

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It adds a layer of realism and can evoke emotions by mimicking sounds associated with actions.