Personification: Bringing Life to the Inanimate in Literature

The video tutorial explains personification, a literary device where non-human things are given human traits. It provides examples from movies and literature, such as Aesop's fables and The Velveteen Rabbit, to illustrate how personification makes stories relatable. The tutorial concludes with review questions to reinforce understanding.

What is personification?

• A brief mention of something

• Giving human traits to non-human entities

• A comparison between two different things

• A type of metaphor

Which of the following stories is an example of personification?

• Pinocchio

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

• All of the above

In 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what human trait is given to the animals?

• The ability to swim

• The ability to speak and make decisions

• The ability to change shape

• The ability to fly

What does the phrase 'slow and steady wins the race' imply in the context of personification?

• Animals are faster than humans

• Winning is not important

• Consistency and perseverance are valuable traits

• Speed is always the best approach

What is the main theme of 'The Velveteen Rabbit'?

• The significance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The power of love to make things real

• The importance of speed

How does the toy rabbit in 'The Velveteen Rabbit' become real?

• Through magic words

• By winning a race

• Through the boy's love

• By being brave

True or False: There are limitations to what can be personified in stories.

• True

• Only in certain genres

• False

• Depends on the author's style