Personification

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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 stars danced playfully in the night sky.

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What is being personified in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

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The wind.

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Identify the personification in this sentence: 'Time flies when you're having fun.'

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Time is being personified as if it can fly.

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Why do writers use personification?

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Writers use personification to create vivid imagery and to make their writing more relatable and engaging.

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What effect does personification have on a reader?

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It helps readers connect emotionally with the text and visualize the described scenes.

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In the sentence 'The flowers danced in the breeze,' what is personified?

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The flowers.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of personification? 'The sun smiled down on us.' 'The car roared to life.' 'The tree stood still.'

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The tree stood still.

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How can personification enhance a story?

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It can add depth to characters and settings, making them more dynamic and interesting.

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What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while anthropomorphism gives human characteristics and behaviors to animals.