Personification Flocabulary Review

Personification is a figure of speech that ________.

• exaggerates for humorous or dramatic effect

• makes a comparison using the word “like” or “as”

• uses a word that sounds like what it means

• gives a nonhuman thing a human trait or ability

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• My sister is a volcano when she’s angry, so stay out of her way!

• My angry sister screamed loud enough to wake the neighbors.

• Bang! My sister slammed the door in my face and left me standing outside, alone.

• Anger gripped my sister’s heart in its firm fist, squeezing out all of her other feelings.

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• A wind blew, and a door opened with a creak.

• The spiderwebs stuck to my skin.

• Slowly and stealthily, I slipped inside.

• The floorboards moaned and groaned beneath me.

Which of the following sentences contains personification?

• The forest slept on and on in her silent slumber.

• All around us, the air was still.

• High above the trees, the sky was a white blanket.

• We heard nothing, not even the early-morning chirps of birds.

Is the sentence below using personification?

The green leaves waved to Tavi.

• yes

• no

Is the sentence below using personification?

The rain sing her a lullaby.

• yes

• no

Is the sentence below using personification?

The dewy breath.

• yes

• no

Is the sentence below using personification?

The path called to her to begin her journey.

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

To the turtle-dove that listens,

• yes

• no

Is this an example of personification?

The soft chair wrapped its padded arms around Lisa.

• yes

• no