Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The flowers danced in the wind."

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What human characteristic is often used in personification?

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Common human characteristics used in personification include emotions, actions, and speech.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: "The sun smiled down on us."

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The sun is given the human ability to smile.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and to make descriptions more relatable to readers.

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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

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Personification enhances emotional connection and imagery, making the poem more engaging.

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Which of the following is an example of personification? "The stars winked at me."

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This sentence gives the stars the human ability to wink.

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How does personification differ from metaphors?

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Personification specifically attributes human traits to non-human entities, while metaphors make direct comparisons between two unlike things.

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What is an abstract concept that can be personified?

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Examples include love, freedom, and time.

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Identify the personification: "Time flies when you're having fun."

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Time is given the human ability to fly.