personification

Front

What is personification?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

Is 'The sun smiled down on us' an example of personification?

Back

Yes, it is personification because it gives the sun a human action (smiling).

Front

What does it mean when we say 'the flowers danced in the breeze'?

Back

It means that the flowers are being described as if they can dance, which is an example of personification.

Front

Is 'The car roared to life' an example of personification?

Back

Yes, it is personification because it describes the car as if it can roar like a lion.

Front

What is the opposite of personification?

Back

The opposite of personification is dehumanization, which removes human qualities from something.

Front

Can personification be used in poetry?

Back

Yes, personification is commonly used in poetry to create vivid imagery and express emotions.

Front

Is 'Time flies' an example of personification?

Back

Yes, it is personification because it attributes the human ability to fly to the abstract concept of time.

Front

What effect does personification have in writing?

Back

Personification helps readers connect emotionally with non-human elements and enhances imagery.

Front

Is 'The angry storm' an example of personification?

Back

Yes, it is personification because it attributes the human emotion of anger to a storm.