Personification or Not

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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 is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and allows readers to connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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Yes, this is personification.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The car zoomed down the road.'

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No, this is not personification.

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What effect does personification have on a reader?

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It makes descriptions more relatable and engaging by giving life to non-human elements.

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Can animals be personified?

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Yes, animals can be personified by giving them human traits or emotions.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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Yes, this is personification.

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What is a common misconception about personification?

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A common misconception is that any description of an object is personification, but it must specifically attribute human traits.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The clock ticked angrily.'

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Yes, this is personification.