2.1.3 - Personification

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify personification in this sentence: 'The sun smiled down on us.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for human actions given to non-human elements.

Question 2

Easy

Explain why personification is used in poetry.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how it connects us with nature.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is personification?

  • A type of rhyme
  • Attribution of human traits to non-human elements
  • A sound device

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how it's used in poetry to create vivid imagery.

Question 2

True or False: Personification can only be used for animals.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the examples involving nature or time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a critical analysis of a selected poem that utilizes personification. Discuss the specific instances of personification and their impact on the poem's overall meaning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the emotional and thematic connections established through personification.

Question 2

Create a character profile for an inanimate object you would like to personify. Describe its traits, emotions, and how it would interact with the world.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what feelings and actions would make your object relatable.

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