Exploring Personification

Identify the example of personification in a sentence.

• The river flowed gently.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

How does personification enhance the meaning of a text?

• Personification enhances the meaning of a text by removing human characteristics from non-human entities.

• Personification enhances the meaning of a text by making the text less engaging.

• Personification enhances the meaning of a text by focusing solely on human characters.

• Personification enhances the meaning of a text by attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Why do authors use personification in their writing?

• To simplify complex ideas

• To confuse the readers

• To give human characteristics to non-human things

• To make the writing more boring

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Provide an interpretation of the personification in this sentence: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

• The stars symbolized movement and grace in the night sky.

• The stars were cooking in the night sky.

• The stars were fighting in the night sky.

• The stars were sleeping in the night sky.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

In what ways can personification make non-human entities more relatable to readers?

• By giving them superhuman abilities

• By attributing human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to them.

• By removing all emotions from them

• By making them completely unrelatable

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Create a sentence using personification to describe a thunderstorm.

• The thunderstorm roared angrily, shaking the earth with its fury.

• The thunderstorm sighed wearily, tired of its endless journey.

• The thunderstorm danced joyfully, painting the sky with its colors.

• The thunderstorm whispered softly, gently caressing the trees.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which sentence uses an example of PERSONIFICATION?

• The town was damaged by the tornado.

• People hide in cellars during a tornado watch.

• The tornado enjoyed herself as she ate the town.

• Be careful! It's windy outside.

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Which sentence is using an example of PERSONIFICATION?

• The headband angrily slapped her in the face.

• The couple twirled across the dance floor.

• I didn't mean to slap you!

• Slapping is a serious offense!

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the sentences that use personification: (There may be more than one correct answer.)

• The thunder grumbled like an old man.

• The car complained every time it rained.

• The flowers danced in the breeze.

• B) and C) are both examples of personification.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car tires screamed as they skidded on the road.

• The cake was calling my name.

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.6.5A