Personification or Not

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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 ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What does it mean when something is described as 'not personification'?

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It means that human traits are not being given to non-human entities.

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Is 'The sun smiled down on us' an example of personification?

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Yes, because it gives the sun a human action (smiling).

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Is 'The leaves danced in the wind' personification?

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Yes, because it describes leaves as if they can dance, a human action.

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What is an example of a phrase that is not personification?

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She was as happy as a clam.

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Why is 'The alarm clock yelled at me' considered personification?

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Because it describes the alarm clock as if it can yell, which is a human action.

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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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Is 'The stars twinkled in the night sky' personification?

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No, twinkling is a natural action of stars and does not attribute human qualities.

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What is a common misconception about personification?

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Some may think that any description of nature is personification, but it must involve human traits.