12/6/24 Understanding Personification in Literature 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 ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Is 'The stars danced in the night' an example of personification?

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Yes, it is personification because it gives human action (dancing) to stars.

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What does it mean when we say 'the clouds were crying'?

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It means that it was raining, and the clouds are given the human action of crying.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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

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What is NOT an example of personification?

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A statement that describes a human action or feeling without attributing it to non-human entities.

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Can you find personification in this sentence: 'Time flew by'?

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Yes, 'Time flew by' is personification because it gives the human action of flying to time.

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What is an example of personification in nature?

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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Is 'The clock ticked loudly' personification?

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No, this is not personification; it describes a clock's action without human attributes.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally to non-human elements.