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Personification

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Personification

A personification is a type of figurative language.

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Definition

  • Personification is when we give human characteristics to something that is not human.
    • Personification builds a more vivid picture.
    • Personification helps the reader to connect with what is being described.
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Example

  • The tower looked down over the city.
    • The personification means the tower is very tall.
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Another example

  • The thunder grumbled in the distance.
    • This means the sound of the thunder was deep and low.
    • It is as if the thunder was complaining or grumbling like a person.

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1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

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2.5The Subjunctive Mood

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2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

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