personification flashcard

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What is personification?

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When you give human characteristics to something non-human.

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What does it mean when we say 'the cloud is sad'?

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It is an example of personification, giving the cloud a human emotion.

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Identify the personified object in the sentence: 'The bright orange car raced by screaming for attention.'

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A car.

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True or False: 'The darkness is all around us' is an example of personification.

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False.

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True or False: Personifications always use 'like' or 'as'.

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False.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What does 'screaming for attention' imply in the context of personification?

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It suggests that the car is being given a human action.

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Can you give an example of something that is not personification?

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The sun is shining.

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What is a key characteristic of personification?

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It attributes human traits to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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Why do writers use personification?

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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with the reader.