Personification

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Is personification a type of figurative language?

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Yes, personification is a type of figurative language.

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What does it mean when we say 'The camera loves me'?

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It means that photos of me are always really good.

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In the sentence 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room', what is being personified?

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The walls are being personified.

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What does it mean when we say 'The clock on the wall laughed at me'?

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It means that the clock is being personified, suggesting it has human-like qualities.

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In the sentence 'Each shiny pair of high heels called out to her', what is being personified?

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The high heels are being personified.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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Sure! 'The wind whispered through the trees' is an example of personification.

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What is the purpose of using personification in writing?

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Personification helps to create vivid imagery and connect readers emotionally to non-human elements.

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What is the difference between personification and simile?

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Personification gives human traits to non-human things, while simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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How does personification affect the tone of a story?

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Personification can enhance the tone by making it more relatable and engaging for the reader.