Worksheet on Personification in Descriptive Writing
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analysing and creating instances of personification within descriptive writing, aimed at Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Personification in Descriptive Writing
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Personification
The wind whispered secrets through the rustling leaves, as the old tree seemed to stretch out its gnarled branches in greeting. The sun lazily yawned over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow that danced across the fields. Meanwhile, the river chuckled softly as it wound its way through the valley, eager to share its stories with anyone who would listen.
1.
Identify one example of personification in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does the personification have on the imagery of the scene?
[3 marks]3.
List two other examples of personification from the passage.
[2 marks]4.
Explain in your own words why authors use personification in descriptive writing.
[4 marks]B
Analysis of Personification Techniques
As night fell, the city streets yawned open, breathing out a restless hum. The shadows stretched their dark fingers across the alleyways and whispered secrets to the solitary lamp posts. Every building seemed to sigh under the weight of history, stories etched into its weathered bricks.
1.
Identify and explain the effect of one example of personification in this passage.
[3 marks]2.
List all instances of personification in the passage.
[3 marks]3.
Choose one example of personification and suggest a different way to describe it without personification.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Task: Using Personification
Write a descriptive paragraph about a natural scene, using personification to enhance the imagery. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Write a paragraph (at least 15 lines) employing personification to bring your scene to life. Focus on making nature seem human or alive.
[15 marks]2.
Checklist for your writing:
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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