Personification Review #2

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What is personification?

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Figurative language that a writer uses to make NON-HUMAN objects, concepts, and animals act like people.

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Which sentence contains personification? "The warm ocean waters embraced me." or "The water in the ocean was extremely warm."

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"The warm ocean waters embraced me."

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Identify the use of personification in this sentence: "The scruffy puppy's eyes begged us to pick him up."

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The puppy's eyes are given the human action of begging.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with the reader.

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Choose the sentence that does NOT contain personification: "The wind whispered through the trees." or "The trees stood tall against the sky."

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"The trees stood tall against the sky."

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How does personification enhance a story?

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It brings inanimate objects to life, making the narrative more engaging.

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Identify the figurative language: "The stars danced in the night sky."

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Personification.

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Which of the following is an example of personification? "The sun smiled down on us." or "The sun was bright today."

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"The sun smiled down on us."

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What effect does personification have on the reader?

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It helps the reader to visualize and feel the emotions associated with the described actions.

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

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Time.