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What is personification?
What is personification?
- Using metaphors to compare two unrelated things
- Describing inanimate objects as if they are alive (correct)
- Writing about life experiences in a narrative form
- Giving human traits to animals only
Which of the following is an example of personification as stated in the content?
Which of the following is an example of personification as stated in the content?
- The flowers bloomed beautifully
- The wind whispered through the trees (correct)
- He ran as fast as a cheetah
- The sun smiled down on us
Why do writers use personification in their writing?
Why do writers use personification in their writing?
- To create strict definitions
- To add humor and clarity (correct)
- To make the text longer
- To provide scientific explanations
In the example poem, what human action does the 'Mouth' perform?
In the example poem, what human action does the 'Mouth' perform?
What effect does the second version of the Monday morning paragraph aim to achieve?
What effect does the second version of the Monday morning paragraph aim to achieve?
What does the phrase 'Monday morning was out to get me' suggest?
What does the phrase 'Monday morning was out to get me' suggest?
How does the alarm clock 'scream' at the character in the paragraph?
How does the alarm clock 'scream' at the character in the paragraph?
What literary technique is exemplified in Shel Silverstein's poem?
What literary technique is exemplified in Shel Silverstein's poem?
Which sentence does NOT contain personification?
Which sentence does NOT contain personification?
What is the overall effect of using personification in writing?
What is the overall effect of using personification in writing?
Flashcards
What is Personification?
What is Personification?
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.
Why is a shadow following someone an example of personification?
Why is a shadow following someone an example of personification?
A shadow cannot really follow someone. It's just an optical effect. Writers make the shadow seem alive.
How can personification make writing funny?
How can personification make writing funny?
Using personification can make writing more humorous.
How can personification make writing clearer?
How can personification make writing clearer?
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What effect does personification have on writing?
What effect does personification have on writing?
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Explain the personification in 'The Ear with nothing more to hear Went sadly on its way.'
Explain the personification in 'The Ear with nothing more to hear Went sadly on its way.'
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Why is Monday morning personified in the second paragraph?
Why is Monday morning personified in the second paragraph?
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What is the benefit of using personification?
What is the benefit of using personification?
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How can personification help readers relate to the text better?
How can personification help readers relate to the text better?
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Why do authors use personification?
Why do authors use personification?
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Study Notes
Personification
- Personification is giving human qualities to non-human things (like inanimate objects or animals).
- A shadow following a person is an example of personification because a shadow cannot literally follow.
- The word "person" is within the word "personification."
- Writers use personification to make their writing more interesting, funny, and clearer.
- It often makes a piece more vivid and engaging for the reader.
Examples of Personification
- Chocolate cake "tempting" you to eat it.
- Homework "hiding" in a book bag.
- In the poem "Senses," a mouth talks, a nose turns up, an eye looks away, and an ear listens. These are all actions that are human characteristics given to parts of the body.
Using Personification - Examples
- The poem "Senses" illustrates personification to create humor.
- Personification can be used to make a paragraph more engaging and vivid.
- Using the example of a person's Monday morning routine, a boring paragraph can be made more interesting using personification
- For example, "My alarm clock screamed at me' instead of "My alarm clock went off."
- This creates a clearer, stronger image of the alarm.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of personification, where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. It highlights examples, like a shadow following a person, and discusses its use in writing for enhancing engagement and creativity. Test your knowledge on this literary device and its applications in literature.
