Exploring Personification

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Identify the example of personification in a sentence:

The river flowed gently.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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How does personification enhance the meaning of a text?

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Personification enhances the meaning of a text by attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Why do authors use personification in their writing?

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To give human characteristics to non-human things

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Interpret the personification: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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The stars symbolized movement and grace in the night sky.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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In what ways can personification make non-human entities more relatable to readers?

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By attributing human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to them.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Create a sentence using personification to describe a thunderstorm.

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The thunderstorm roared angrily, shaking the earth with its fury.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Which sentence uses an example of PERSONIFICATION?

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The tornado enjoyed herself as she ate the town.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Which sentence is using an example of PERSONIFICATION?

• The headband angrily slapped her in the face.
• The couple twirled across the dance floor.
• I didn't mean to slap you!
• Slapping is a serious offense!

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The headband angrily slapped her in the face.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Which of the following sentences uses personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.
• The car tires screamed as they skidded on the road.
• The cake was calling my name.
• All of the above

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All of the above

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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"The camera loves me!"

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Photos of me are always really good.

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CCSS.L.8.5A