Error Correction in Descriptive Writing: Personification

English
GCSE
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A worksheet focused on recognising and correcting errors related to personification in descriptive writing for GCSE students.

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Error Correction in Descriptive Writing: Personification

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Understanding Personification and Error Correction

The wind whispered through the trees, and the old house groaned in protest as the storm approached. The moon watched silently over the sleepy town, eager for the night to unfold its secrets. The flowers danced happily in the breeze, eager to show off their vibrant colours. Suddenly, the river roared in anger, rushing fiercely past the village, as if it had a life of its own.
1.
Identify one example of incorrect personification in the passage. Explain why it is incorrect.
[2 marks]
2.
Correct the sentence: 'The river roared in anger, rushing fiercely past the village, as if it had a life of its own.'
[2 marks]
3.
Which technique is primarily used in the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees'?
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Rewrite the sentence: 'The moon watched silently over the sleepy town' to correct an error in personification.
[2 marks]
5.
Identify the type of error in the phrase: 'The flowers danced happily in the breeze,' and suggest a correction if necessary.
[2 marks]
6.
Explain how personification can enhance descriptive writing.
[4 marks]
7.
Select the sentence that best demonstrates correct personification.
[1 mark]
Aa) The clock ticked loudly.
Bb) The leaves fell from the tree.
Cc) The sunlight danced across the water.
Dd) The dog barked loudly.
8.
Write a sentence that personifies a natural element and then explain your choice.
[5 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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