Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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Which of the following is an example of personification? "The wind whispered through the trees."

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This sentence gives the wind a human action (whispering), which is an example of personification.

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Identify the personification in the following sentence: "The flowers danced in the breeze."

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The flowers are described as dancing, which is a human action, thus personifying them.

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What does it mean when we say 'the clock ticked loudly'? Is this personification?

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No, this is not personification; it describes the sound of the clock without attributing human characteristics.

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In the sentence, "The angry storm pounded on the roof," what is being personified?

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The storm is being personified as 'angry' and capable of 'pounding,' which are human traits.

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True or False: Personification can be used to create vivid imagery in writing.

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True. Personification helps create vivid imagery by making descriptions more relatable and engaging.

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What is an example of personification in literature?

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An example is in the poem 'Because I could not stop for Death' by Emily Dickinson, where Death is personified as a kind gentleman.

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How does personification enhance storytelling?

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Personification enhances storytelling by making inanimate objects or abstract ideas more relatable and emotionally engaging for the reader.

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What is the effect of using personification in poetry?

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The effect of using personification in poetry is to evoke emotions and create a deeper connection between the reader and the subject.

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Can personification be used in everyday language? Give an example.

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Yes, personification can be used in everyday language. For example, saying 'time flies' personifies time as if it can move quickly like a bird.