Personification Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of personification in literature with this fun quiz! by Paradiso Indra 1 What is personification? a A type of metaphor. b A narrative technique. c A rhyme scheme. d Attributing human traits to non-human things. 2 Which of the following is an example of personification? a The wind whispered through the trees. b The river flowed swiftly. c The sun shone brightly. d The cat sat on the mat. 3 In literature, why is personification used? a To provide factual information. b To simplify complex ideas. c To create vivid imagery and emotional connections. d To establish a formal tone. 4 Which author famously used personification in their poetry? a Ernest Hemingway. b Mark Twain. c Jane Austen. d William Wordsworth. 5 What effect does personification have on readers? a It helps them relate to inanimate objects. b It makes the text longer. c It removes emotional depth. d It confuses the narrative. 6 Which sentence contains personification? a The dog barked loudly. b She ran quickly to the store. c Time flew by during the meeting. d The flowers bloomed in spring. 7 What is a common misconception about personification? a That it is a form of alliteration. b That it is only used in poetry. c That it only applies to animals. d That it cannot convey emotions. 8 Which of these is NOT an example of personification? a The angry storm raged on. b The stars twinkled in the night sky. c The sun smiled down on us. d The clock ticked away the hours. 9 Which literary device is often confused with personification? a Anthropomorphism. b Alliteration. c Hyperbole. d Simile. 10 In which genre is personification commonly found? a Children's literature. b Historical documents. c Academic essays. d Technical writing.
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