personification flashcard

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What is personification?

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When you give human characteristics to something non-human.

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Which of the following is an example of personification?

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The alarm clock jumps to life at 6:00am.

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True or False? Personifications always use like or as.

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False.

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True or False? Personifications can't be used to describe objects.

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False.

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What does it mean when we say 'the cloud is sad'?

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It is an example of personification, giving the cloud a human emotion.

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What is an example of personification in a sentence?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What does personification help us do?

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It helps us understand and relate to non-human things by giving them human traits.

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Can animals be personified?

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Yes, animals can be given human characteristics in stories.

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What is a common use of personification in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and emotional connections.

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Is 'the stars danced in the night sky' an example of personification?

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Yes, it gives stars a human action.