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 is being personified in the sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky'?

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Stars.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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The sun is personified as smiling.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and to make descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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What effect does personification have on a reader?

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It helps readers connect emotionally with the text and visualize the scenes more clearly.

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In the sentence 'The flowers nodded in the breeze', what is being personified?

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Flowers.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of personification? 'The car roared to life.' or 'The tree stood tall.'

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The tree stood tall.

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How can personification enhance a story?

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It can add depth to characters and settings, making them more dynamic and interesting.

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What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while anthropomorphism gives human characteristics and behaviors to animals.