Personification

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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 does it mean when we say 'the sun smiled down on us'?

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It means that the sun was shining brightly, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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The flowers are described as dancing, which is a human action.

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It helps create vivid imagery and emotional connections for the reader.

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In the sentence 'Time flies when you're having fun,' what is being personified?

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Time is being personified as if it can fly.

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What does the phrase 'the stars winked at me' imply?

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It suggests that the stars are being described as if they can wink, creating a playful image.

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Is this an example of personification? 'The angry storm raged on.'

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Yes, the storm is given the human emotion of anger.

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What does it mean when we say 'the car roared to life'?

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It means the car started up with a loud noise, as if it were roaring.

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Identify the personification: 'The old house groaned under the weight of the snow.'

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The house is described as groaning, which is a human action.