Personification: Effect
English
GCSE
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A worksheet covering the effect of personification for GCSE students, focusing on analysis and creative application.
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Personification: Effect
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Understanding Personification
The wind howled through the empty streets, waking the sleeping trees and rattling the windows of abandoned houses. Shadows stretched like living things across the deserted alleyways, whispering secrets of the night to anyone who would listen.
1.
Identify two examples of personification in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does the personification have on the mood of the passage?
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Personification
Read the following extract and answer the questions.
1.
Identify the personification used with the city’s heartbeat and explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
Analyse how the personification of the oak tree enhances the description of its character.
[6 marks]C
Creative Writing: Personification in Descriptive Texts
Write a descriptive paragraph (about 150 words) using personification to depict a natural scene or an inanimate object. Your paragraph should aim to evoke a specific mood or atmosphere.
1.
Your paragraph should include at least three examples of personification. Be sure to use varied techniques and consider how they contribute to the overall mood.
[20 marks]D
Multiple Choice: Effect of Personification
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is a primary effect of personification in literature?
Aa) It introduces factual details.
Bb) It creates vivid imagery and emotional connection.
Cc) It simplifies complex ideas.
Dd) It provides statistical data.
2.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Aa) The clock ticked loudly.
Bb) The stars danced in the night sky.
Cc) The mountain stood silent.
Dd) The river flowed smoothly.
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