Personification

Personification

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English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is personification?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

The wind whistled a happy tune.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What human characteristic is given to the wind in the sentence: 'The wind whistled a happy tune'?

Back

Whistling.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the phrase 'The bright orange walls screamed at her', what is being personified?

Back

The walls.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when we say 'freedom rang across the fruited plains'?

Back

Freedom is being personified as if it can ring like a bell.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the non-human element in the sentence: 'The Sun smiled at us.'

Back

The Sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect does personification have on writing?

Back

It creates vivid imagery and helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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