Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The flowers danced in the breeze." Here, flowers are given the human ability to dance.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

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The wind.

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In the phrase 'The sun smiled down on us', what is being personified?

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The sun.

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What does it mean when we say 'Time flies'?

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It means that time seems to pass quickly, giving time the human ability to fly.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The stars winked at me.'

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The stars.

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What is the effect of using personification in writing?

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It makes descriptions more vivid and relatable, helping readers connect emotionally.

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In the sentence 'The car roared to life', what is being personified?

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The car.

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What does the personification 'The ocean waves danced playfully' imply?

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It suggests that the waves are moving in a lively and joyful manner.

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What is being personified in 'The angry storm pounded on the roof'?

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The storm.