Personification

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What is personification?

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Figurative language that a writer uses to make NON-HUMAN objects, concepts, and animals act like people.

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Which word is being personified in the sentence: 'The emoji smiled at me.'?

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Emoji

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Is the sentence 'The heavy hail dented cars and cracked windows.' an example of personification?

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NOT Personification

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Which of these sentences is an example of personification? 'You are the apple of my eye.' or 'The storm was angry.'?

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The storm was angry.

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Which one of these examples is NOT being personified? 'The bird was as tiny as a ladybug.' or 'The glass seemed to cry out, "Don't slobber on me".'?

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The bird was as tiny as a ladybug.

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To give human traits or characteristics to non-human things.

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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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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with the reader.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

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Time is being given the human ability to fly.

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True or False: Personification can only be used for animals.

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False.