Personification in Modern Fiction
English
Year 9
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on identifying personification within modern fiction texts, aimed at Year 9 students.
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Personification in Modern Fiction
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Personification
The old house groaned as the wind howled through its creaking windows, seemingly protesting the relentless storm outside. Shadows danced across the walls, whispering secrets from the past. In this haunting scene, the house is given human qualities, making the setting alive with emotion.
1.
Identify one example of personification in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does personification have on the atmosphere of the scene?
[3 marks]B
Analyzing Personification in Modern Fiction
As the city awoke, the streets yawned open, stretching their cobbled limbs to let in the morning light. The sun smiled warmly over the skyline, greeting the day with a gentle embrace. The buildings seemed to awaken from a long slumber, eager to greet the bustling crowd below.
1.
Select all instances of personification in the passage.
[4 marks]Aa) Streets yawned open
Bb) The city awoke
Cc) The sun smiled warmly
Dd) Buildings seemed to awaken
2.
Explain how personification influences the tone of the passage.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Practice
Write a short descriptive paragraph (around 150-200 words) that uses personification to bring a setting or object to life. Consider the following checklist:
1.
Your creative paragraph:
[10 marks]D
Identifying Personification in Dialogue
Read the dialogue excerpt below and answer the questions.
1.
Is the wind being personified in this dialogue? Provide evidence from the text.
[2 marks]2.
How does personification in dialogue affect the reader's perception of the wind?
[3 marks]E
Comparison: Personification and Other Language Techniques
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
1.
Identify two examples of personification in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how personification differs from metaphor in literary description.
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