Personification or Not

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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 ideas.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What does it mean when we say 'Life is a highway'?

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This is a metaphor, not personification. It suggests that life has many paths and experiences, similar to a highway.

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Is 'My Dad has a million superhero shirts' an example of personification?

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No, this is an exaggeration (hyperbole) and not personification.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Can you identify personification in this sentence: 'The stars danced in the sky'?

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Yes, this is personification because it gives human action (dancing) to stars.

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What is the difference between personification and metaphor?

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

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Is 'She has a heart of gold' an example of personification?

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No, this is a metaphor indicating that she is very kind.

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What is an example of personification in literature?

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In 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein, the tree is personified as it has feelings and emotions.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and to help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.