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 stars danced playfully in the night sky.

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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whispered'?

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It means the wind is described as if it can speak softly, giving it human-like qualities.

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Identify the personified object: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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The sun.

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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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Identify the personified object: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

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Time.

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What does 'the flowers danced in the breeze' mean?

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It means the flowers are described as if they can dance, suggesting they are moving gently in the wind.

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Identify the personified object: 'The angry storm pounded on the roof.'

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The storm.

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What is the purpose of personification in poetry?

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To create imagery and evoke emotions by making non-human elements relatable.

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Identify the personified object: 'The old tree groaned in the wind.'

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The tree.