Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals to create interesting imagery.

Front

What does it mean when we say 'the city never sleeps'?

Back

It means that no matter what time it is, people are always out and about in the city. It is never quiet.

Front

Identify the personified object in the sentence: 'The flowers danced in the wind.'

Back

The flowers are being personified.

Front

True or False: Personification involves giving an object or idea a human ability or quality.

Back

True.

Front

What is the effect of personification in writing?

Back

It creates vivid imagery and helps readers connect emotionally with the text.

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

What is the difference between personification and metaphor?

Back

Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.

Front

In the sentence 'The sun smiled down on us,' what is being personified?

Back

The sun is being personified.

Front

Why do writers use personification?

Back

Writers use personification to make descriptions more relatable and to enhance the emotional impact of their writing.

Front

What does it mean to 'personify' something?

Back

To personify something means to attribute human qualities or characteristics to it.