Personification or Not

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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 concepts.

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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 NOT personification?

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When a description does not give human traits to non-human things, like 'The cat is the size of a horse.'

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Identify if this is personification: 'The wind howled in the night.'

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Yes, this is personification because it gives the wind a human action.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The trees shivered in the wind.'

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Yes, this is personification because it describes trees as if they can shiver like humans.

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Identify if this is personification: 'The toaster called us when the bagels were done.'

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Yes, this is personification because it gives the toaster the ability to call.

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What is an example of a sentence that is NOT personification?

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The girl's cheeks were red like Santa Claus.

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Why do authors use personification?

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Authors use personification to create vivid imagery and connect emotionally with readers.

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Can animals be personified?

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Yes, animals can be personified by giving them human traits, like talking or feeling emotions.

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What effect does personification have on writing?

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Personification makes writing more relatable and engaging by allowing readers to connect with non-human elements.