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 flowers danced in the breeze'?

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This is an example of personification, as flowers cannot literally dance.

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

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The sun is given the human ability to smile.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and to help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'Time flies'?

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Time is being personified as if it can fly.

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Is this personification? 'The car roared to life.'

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Yes, the car is given the human ability to roar.

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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

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It enhances the emotional impact and helps convey feelings and moods.

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Identify the personification: 'The stars winked at me.'

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The stars are given the human ability to wink.

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What is the opposite of personification?

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The opposite is dehumanization, where human traits are removed from characters or entities.