Personification and Pathetic Fallacy Error Correction Worksheet
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on recognising and correcting errors related to Personification and Pathetic Fallacy in literary texts.
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Personification and Pathetic Fallacy Error Correction Worksheet
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Personification and Pathetic Fallacy
The grey clouds mourned as the rain poured relentlessly, drenching the deserted village. The wind howled like a restless spirit, echoing the sorrow of the scene. The town seemed to weep, with tears of rain falling silent upon the windows.
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Identify one example of personification in the passage.
[1 mark]2.
What is the effect of describing the wind as 'howling like a restless spirit'?
[2 marks]B
Error Correction Exercise
1. The angry sun smiled down happily on the peaceful meadow.
2. The storm was so furious, the trees seemed to be dancing with joy.
3. The cold wind whispered secrets to the lonely traveller.
4. The rain danced merrily on the roof during the storm.
5. The city’s lights flickered as if they were worried about the power cut.
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Correction for sentence 1:
[2 marks]2.
Correction for sentence 2:
[2 marks]3.
Correction for sentence 3:
[2 marks]4.
Correction for sentence 4:
[2 marks]5.
Correction for sentence 5:
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: Pathetic Fallacy
Using the prompt below, write a short paragraph that demonstrates effective use of pathetic fallacy. Ensure your description reflects the mood or atmosphere you wish to create.
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Write your paragraph here:
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- 1/1/2026
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