Personification Quiz

Multiple Choice

what is a personification

• when you give human characteristics to something non-human

• sarcasm

• comparing something using like or as

• an exaggeration

Multiple Choice

which of the following is an example of a personification?

• the lamp was as bright as the sun

• the alarm clock jumps to life at 6:00am

• she was so hungry she could eat a hippo

• the umbrella was as colourful as a rainbow

Multiple Choice

what is being personified? “the plate jumped from his hand”

• hands

• a plate

• a kitchen

• jumping

Multiple Select

which of the following is an example of personification

• the baby was as cute as a button

• the wind sang through the forest

• he was so cold he looked like a snowman

• their mom looks like a lobster

Multiple Choice

what is being personified?” the bright orange car raced by screaming for attention”

• a race

• oranges

• screaming

• a car

Multiple Choice

what is this picture saying?

• it’s raining

• clouds are happy

• the cloud is sad

• the sun doesn't like clouds

Multiple Choice

what is being personified “the lightning waltzed across the cloudy sky”

• lightning

• the sky

• clouds

• nothing, it’s not a personification

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The cat meowed at the door.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

Multiple Choice

Which is an examples of an author using the GENDER method to personify an object or animal?

• Mrs. McGee loves her class.

• The school missed her students over the summer.

• Billie Eilish has many fans that are devoted to her.

• She is the best singer in the world!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows an example of personification?

• The town was damaged by the tornado.

• People hide in cellars during a tornado watch.

• The tornado enjoyed herself as she ate the town.

• Be careful! It's windy outside!

Multiple Choice

Is this an example of personification?

The fire licked the walls and kicked out the windows of the building.

• Yes

• No