Personification Flashcards

A language method where human qualities are attributed to non-human objects, animals, or ideas.

To create vivid imagery and make descriptions more engaging for the reader.

It can evoke emotions, create atmosphere, and help the reader connect with the text.

'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Look for descriptions where non-human things are given human actions, feelings, or characteristics.

Used to bring settings or objects to life and enhance the reader's experience.

Helps to create a more vivid and imaginative picture of the scene being described.

Can influence the tone, e.g., making it eerie, playful, or dramatic depending on the description.

Can contribute to the mood of the text, e.g., creating a sense of calm or tension.

To make abstract ideas or inanimate objects relatable and memorable for the reader.