Personification Assessment

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What is personification?

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

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." Here, the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What is being personified in the phrase 'the sun smiled down'?

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The sun is being personified as it is described as 'smiling', a human action.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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The stars are personified as they are described as 'dancing', which is a human action.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and make descriptions more relatable.

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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

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Personification in poetry enhances emotional connection and helps convey complex ideas in a relatable way.

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In the sentence 'Time flies when you're having fun', what is personified?

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Time is personified as it is described as 'flying', a human action.

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What does it mean when we say 'the flowers danced in the breeze'?

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It means the flowers are being personified to suggest they are moving gracefully, similar to how a person might dance.

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How can personification affect the mood of a story?

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Personification can create a whimsical, serious, or emotional mood depending on how non-human elements are described.

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What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while anthropomorphism attributes human characteristics and behaviors to animals.