personification (and some simile and metaphor review)

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What is personification?

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When you give human characteristics to something non-human.

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Which of the following is an example of personification? The lamp was a bright sun, the alarm clock jumps to life at 6:00am, she was so hungry she could eat a hippo.

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

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Which of the following is an example of personification? The wind sang through the forest, his hands were icicles, she was as cute as a button.

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The wind sang through the forest.

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What human quality is the object taking on in this statement? 'The bright orange car raced by screaming for attention.'

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Screaming.

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What is being personified in this statement? 'The lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky.'

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Lightning.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a simile.

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She was as brave as a lion.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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How does personification enhance writing?

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It creates vivid imagery and helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.