Irony & Personification Flashcard

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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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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning or outcome.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: "The stars danced in the night sky."

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The stars are personified as dancing.

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Identify the irony in this situation: A fire station burns down.

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This is situational irony because a place that is meant to put out fires is itself destroyed by fire.

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What human characteristic is often given in personification?

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Common human characteristics include emotions, actions, and speech.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: "Time flies when you're having fun."

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Time is personified as flying.