Metaphors and Personification Quiz
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What is personification?

  • The attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities. (correct)
  • A literary device that involves exaggeration.
  • A technique used to compare two different things.
  • A method of creating vivid imagery using sensory details.

    • Which of the following sentences contains personification?

  • The river flows gently through the valley.
  • The clock ticked slowly on the wall.
  • The wind yells while blowing. (correct)
  • The car raced down the highway.

    • Identify the example of personification from the following options.

  • The flowers danced in the morning breeze. (correct)
  • The moon shone brightly in the night sky.
  • Time flies when you are having fun.
  • She ran faster than the wind.

    • Which statement best illustrates the concept of personification?

    <p>The thunder grumbled in the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences does NOT use personification?

    <p>The rain fell softly on the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a metaphor?

    <p>It describes one thing in terms of another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

    <p>He is a lion in battle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the metaphor 'Life is a journey,' which concepts are being compared?

    <p>Life and a physical journey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metaphors from similes?

    <p>Metaphors do not use comparative words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about metaphors is true?

    <p>Metaphors enhance meaning by drawing comparisons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personification

    • Personification is giving human-like qualities or attributes to inanimate or non-human things.
    • Examples of personification:
      • The flowers danced in the morning breeze.
      • The wind yells while blowing.
      • The sun smiled at me.

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    Test your understanding of personification and metaphors with this quiz. Identify examples, distinguish between these literary devices, and explore their primary characteristics. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of figurative language.

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