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?

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Which of the following sentences does NOT use personification?

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What is the primary characteristic of a metaphor?

<p>It describes one thing in terms of another. (A), It compares two things directly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

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

What distinguishes metaphors from similes?

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

Which of the following statements about metaphors is true?

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

Flashcards

What is Personification?

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

Example: Flowers Dance

Giving the flowers a human action (dancing).

Example: Wind Yells

Giving the wind a human emotion (yelling).

Example: Sun Smiles

Giving the sun a human emotion (smiling).

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Personification's Purpose

Making writing more vivid and engaging.

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What is a metaphor?

A figure of speech comparing two things without using "like" or "as".

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Metaphor example 1

"Life is a journey."

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Metaphor example 2

"My teacher was a beating machine."

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Key part of a metaphor

Two things are compared without using "like" or "as".

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Metaphor purpose

To create a vivid image and deeper understanding.

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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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