Personification

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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Example of personification: "The wind whistled a happy tune." What human characteristic is being given?

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Whistling.

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In the sentence, "The table played a cruel joke on Mrs. Cook," what human characteristic is being given?

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Playing.

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What does it mean when someone says, "The camera loves me!"?

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Photos of me are always really good.

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In the phrase, "The storm moaned and groaned as if its stomach hurt," what human quality is NOT being given?

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Storming.

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Identify the human characteristic in this sentence: "The flowers danced in the breeze."

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Danced.

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What is an example of personification in literature?

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"The sun smiled down on us."

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Why do authors use personification?

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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with readers.

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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

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It brings inanimate objects to life, making the poem more relatable.

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Identify the personification: "Time flies when you're having fun." What does it imply?

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Time is treated as if it can move quickly like a bird.