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personification is the act of giving a non-human human traits.
ex: the flower looked sad.
why it's personification: flowers have no emotions
meaning: the flower was probably droopy and dull, making it appear to be sad, even though flowers have no true emotions.
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∙ 12y ago
Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human objects or animals are given human qualities, characteristics, or emotions. This literary device helps to create vivid imagery and make inanimate objects more relatable or understandable to readers.
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∙ 10y agoGiving an inanimate object human-like qualities.
EXAMPLE:
The run down house appeared depressed.
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What literary terms are used in the two underlined portions of this reading passage?
personification and simile
Is personifacation a metaphor?
Yes. Both personification and a metaphor are rhetorical figures of speech and literary terms. Personification is when something inanimate is given human traits or "personal" traits.
The words pale fear are an example of which of these literary terms?
"pale fear" is an example of a literary device called "oxymoron," which combines contradictory terms (pale and fear) to create a vivid expression that conveys a sense of unease or tension.
The phantom speaking to Penelope is an example of which of theses literary terms?
The phantom speaking to Penelope is an example of personification, where a non-human entity is given human-like qualities such as the ability to speak.
What does symbole mean literary terms?
Literary means like the symbol of the flag.
What literary term is used in The morn awakes and wide extends her rays?
personification
Is the bowels of the rock an example of the literary term metaphor personification simile or allusion?
personification
What does motivation mean in literary terms?
Motivation in literary terms means that there is a driving force for the story. Motivation will give the characters a reason to live for example.
The sentence contains an example of which literary termpersonificationmetaphorparadoxallusion?
personification
What literary term is represented by Eden-like?
personification
What literary device is used in the death of autumn?
Personification
How do use the word personification in a sentence?
The poet used personification to describe the wind as a mischievous prankster.
