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 wind whispered through the trees.

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What does it mean when we say 'the stars winked at me'?

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It means the stars are being described as if they can wink, which is a human action.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to make their writing more vivid and relatable.

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What is the literal meaning of 'the trees danced in the wind'?

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The trees moved back and forth because of the wind.

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What is the literal meaning of 'the fire swallowed the logs'?

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The fire burned the logs.

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What is the literal meaning of 'the flowers smiled at the sun'?

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The flowers opened up and grew towards the sunlight.

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What does it mean when we say 'the clock is ticking away'?

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It means time is passing.

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What is the literal meaning of 'the ocean roared'?

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The ocean made loud sounds, like waves crashing.

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What does it mean when we say 'the car is purring'?

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It means the car is running smoothly and quietly.