The Song of the Lanterns - Personification in literary text (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, what human-like action did the steam from the cooling rack perform?
It whispered stories.
It danced happily.
It sighed with relief.
It winked at Chen.
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly states, 'The steam from the cooling rack nearby danced happily in the warm air...'. This gives the steam the human action of dancing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following phrases from the passage is a direct example of personification?
The cleaning drone hummed a tired song
Tommy's blue optic sensors blinked
Chen mixed the sweet bean paste
Grandma hung paper lanterns
Answer explanation
This is the correct answer because it gives the human quality of being 'tired' to a nonhuman object, the cleaning drone. The other options describe literal actions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the author says the oven 'sighed with relief'?
To show the oven was broken.
To explain that the oven made a loud noise.
To create a feeling that a long and difficult task was finally finished.
To suggest that the oven was unhappy about being used so much.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'sighed with relief' is used to give the oven a human-like feeling of being relieved after completing its job of baking. This helps create a mood of completion and rest.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the passage says the lanterns 'winked' at Chen, what does this suggest about his feelings toward the decorations?
He thinks they are not bright enough.
He is annoyed by the way they are moving.
He thinks the wind is too strong.
He feels a playful and personal connection to them.
Answer explanation
Personifying the lanterns as 'winking' suggests a friendly, secret communication between them and Chen. It shows he sees them as more than just objects; they are a lively part of his cultural celebration.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the story into the correct categories: 'Personification' or 'Literal Description'.
Groups:
(a) Personification
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(b) Literal Description
Tommy's voice was perfectly flat
Grandma hung paper lanterns
Chen placed a plate of mooncakes
The lanterns...winked at him
The steam...danced happily
The table seemed to breathe a sigh of contentment
Answer explanation
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things (dancing steam, winking lanterns, a breathing table). Literal descriptions state facts or actions as they actually happen (a flat voice, placing a plate, hanging lanterns).
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the last paragraph, what did the wooden dining table seem to do?
breathe a sigh of contentment
share a secret joke
whisper stories of ancient times
hum a tired song
Answer explanation
The passage states directly, '...the table seemed to breathe a sigh of contentment, happy to hold the weight of family and tradition once more.' This is a direct recall of information from the text.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the personified object from the passage with the human-like feeling or action it represents.
Peace and satisfaction
The oven
Joyful movement
The steam
Telling old stories
The red paper cuttings
Relief after finishing work
The table
Answer explanation
The steam 'danced happily,' showing joyful movement. The oven 'sighed with relief' after its work was done. The paper cuttings 'whispered stories,' representing storytelling. The table 'breathed a sigh of contentment,' showing peace and satisfaction.
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