personification 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 concepts.

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True or False: Personification can be used to describe objects.

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False.

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What is an example of personification?

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"The alarm clock jumps to life at 6:00am."

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True or False: "The darkness is all around us" is an example of personification.

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False.

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What is being personified in the phrase "the plate jumped from his hand"?

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A plate.

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What is being personified in the phrase "the lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky"?

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Lightning.

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True or False: Personification can make descriptions more vivid and relatable.

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True.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?

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"The lamp was as bright as the sun."

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What effect does personification have in writing?

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It helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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Can personification be used in poetry?

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Yes, personification is commonly used in poetry to create imagery.