Personification
True or false
A personification is when a non-living object has characteristics like a human
True
Is this a metaphor?
She looks like an angel.
No, cause it's comparing the woman to an angel using "like".
Which is a simile?
a. He is as strong as an ox.
b. You are my sunshine.
The answer is (a) cause it using "as" in the sentence.
Is this a personification?
John shouted in the night
It is not cause a person can shout.
In a metaphor do you use "like" or "as"?
No, that's a simile
Which is a simile?
a. The sun is big.
b. The sun is hotter than fire.
c. Summer is always as hot as fire.
(c)
Explain why this is a personification?
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
It said the last piece of pie was calling her which a pie can't do.
Why is this a metaphor?
The class next door is a zoo.
It's comparing the classroom to a zoo.
Why is this a simile?
Your smile is as bright as the sun.
It is comparing someone's smile to a sun using "as".
Is this a personification?
You are skinny just like a pole.
No, that's a simile.
Is this a metaphor?
He is a walking encyclopedia.
Yes, cause you are comparing two things without using like or as.
Is this a simile?
It is raining cats and dogs.
No, it is a metaphor.
What has human characteristic in this sentences?
The car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition.
Its the car.
True or False?
Metaphor is comparing two things without using like or as.
True
A simile is comparing two things without using like or as?
No, that is a metaphor.