15 Questions
In the given text, what is the purpose of using personification?
To convey human characteristics to animals and inanimate objects
Which poet is mentioned as an example of using personification in literature?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
What do we learn about personification from the text?
It involves giving human traits to animals, objects, or ideas
Which of the following is NOT an example of personification from the text?
'marching time'
How does Emily Dickinson use personification in the poem mentioned in the text?
To enhance the imagery and emotion in her poetry
What is the textual evidence that shows personification in Emily Dickinson's poem?
'Where bashful flowers blow'
What does personification allow writers to do?
Convey human emotions through non-human entities
In 'The Book Thief', how is Death personified?
As a multifaceted character
What is apostrophe as a literary device?
A figure of speech where characters address objects or ideas as if they were human
Which literary work uses characters like Obstinate and Hopeful as personifications of traits?
'The Pilgrim's Progress'
How is apostrophe different from personification?
Apostrophe gives human qualities to objects, while personification involves direct speech.
What does Juliet do with the dagger in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
She stabs herself with it
How does Longfellow use personification in the text?
By giving human qualities to a weathercock
'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley uses apostrophe when one of the narrators addresses:
'stars and clouds and winds'
'The Pilgrim's Progress' characters like Faithful and Hopeful are meant to:
Embody specific virtues
Explore the concept of personification in poetry through examples like Emily Dickinson's literary works. Learn how this literary device attributes human qualities to non-human entities, enhancing the imagery and meaning of the poem.
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