Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The flowers danced in the wind."

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What does it mean when we say 'the sun smiled at us'?

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It means that the sun was shining brightly, making the day feel warm and cheerful.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The angry storm clouds rumbled.'

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The storm clouds are given the human quality of being 'angry'.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'The clock ticked away the hours'?

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The clock is personified as if it is actively 'ticking away' time.

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What human trait is given in the phrase 'the wind howled'?

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The wind is given the human trait of 'howling', which is a sound typically made by humans.

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In the sentence 'The stars winked at me', what is being personified?

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The stars are personified as if they can 'wink'.

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What does it mean to say 'the city never sleeps'?

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It means that the city is always busy and lively, as if it has the ability to stay awake.

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Identify the personification: 'The leaves whispered in the breeze.'

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The leaves are personified as if they can 'whisper'.

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It helps create vivid imagery and makes descriptions more relatable and engaging.