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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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What is being personified?

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The wind is being personified as it is given the human ability to whisper.

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Identify the personification: 'The stars danced in the night sky.' What is being personified?

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The stars are being personified as they are described as dancing.

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True or False: 'The sun smiled down on us' is an example of personification.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT an example of personification? 'The car roared to life.' 'The tree waved its branches.' 'The book was very interesting.'

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'The book was very interesting.' is NOT an example of personification.

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To personify something means to give it human traits or characteristics.

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

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True

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Identify the personification: 'Time flies when you're having fun.' What is being personified?

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Time is being personified as it is described as flying.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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The purpose of using personification is to create imagery and connect with the reader's emotions.

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Example of personification: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.' What is being personified?

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The flowers are being personified as they are described as dancing.