Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Personification
English
Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on developing descriptive writing skills through the literary device of personification, with contexts related to nature and the environment.
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Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Personification
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction to Personification in Nature Writing
The wind howled fiercely, tearing through the trees as if it were a wild beast protesting the silence of the night. The river seemed to murmur secrets to the mountains, whispering tales of ancient days. The sun stretched its golden arms across the horizon, greeting the new day with a warm embrace. Nature’s elements come alive, each with a voice and a story to tell.
1.
What is personification, and how is it used in the passage above?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of personification from the passage and explain its effect.
[2 marks]3.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?
[1 mark]Aa) The trees swayed in the breeze.
Bb) The river flowed gently through the valley.
Cc) The moon watched over the night sky.
Dd) The flowers bloomed in spring.
4.
Describe how personification enhances the imagery of the environment in the passage.
[4 marks]5.
Identify and analyze the use of at least one literary device other than personification in the passage.
[4 marks]6.
Creative Writing Prompt: Write a short descriptive paragraph about a natural scene (e.g., forest, beach, mountain) using personification. Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences long.
[8 marks]7.
Checklist for your creative writing:
- Does your scene include at least two examples of personification?
- Have you used vivid sensory details?
- Does the paragraph flow logically?
- Have you varied your sentence structure?
[2 marks]8.
Reflective Question: How does personification help a reader connect emotionally with descriptions of nature?
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- 1/1/2026
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