Personification Flashcard

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Why is personification used in writing?

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Personification is used to create vivid imagery and help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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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 effect does personification have on readers?

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It helps readers imagine objects or nature in a new way.

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Identify a common use of personification in poetry.

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Poets often use personification to give life to nature, such as describing the wind as 'whispering'.

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How can personification enhance storytelling?

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It can make the narrative more engaging and relatable by giving emotions to non-human characters.

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What is an example of personification in a sentence?

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"The flowers nodded their heads in the gentle breeze."

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Which of the following does NOT show personification?

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"The dog barked at the stranger." (This describes an action without human traits.)

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How does personification differ from metaphors?

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Personification specifically attributes human traits to non-human entities, while metaphors make direct comparisons between two different things.

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What is the purpose of using personification in children's literature?

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It helps children relate to the story and understand emotions through familiar human traits.