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1.

Giving animals and/or objects human qualities is called irony.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
2.

When a writer uses personification, an animal or object can be given___________
- A.
  
  Human thoughts
- B.
  
  Human actions
- C.
  
  Human emotions
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
3.

The newspaper headline glared at me. Which word makes the newspaper human-like?
- A.
  
  Me
- B.
  
  Headline
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  Glared
Correct Answer
D. Glared
4.

Lightning danced across the sky.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. Personification
5.

My alarm clock rings every morning.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. None
6.

The sad clouds were ready to spill their tears.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. Personification
7.

The night was dark and stormy.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. None
8.

The stairs moaned and groaned as the heavy man struggled up to the second floor.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. Personification
9.

The boat sailed smoothly across the calm lake.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. None
10.

The wind was light and breezy.
- A.
  
  Personification
- B.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. None
11.

The wind whispered through dry grass. What word gives human qualities?
- A.
  
  Wind
- B.
  
  Dry
- C.
  
  Whispered
- D.
  
  Grass
Correct Answer
C. Whispered
12.

The fire swallowed the entire forest. Which word gives human qualities?
- A.
  
  Swallowed
- B.
  
  Entire
- C.
  
  Forest
- D.
  
  Fire
Correct Answer
A. Swallowed
13.
1. Every photo in the album hides a secret. Which object is being personified?
- A.
  
  Photo
- B.
  
  Album
Correct Answer
A. Photo
14.
1. My dog studied the grass as if he was an architect preparing blueprints. Which object or animal is being personified?
- A.
  
  Blueprints
- B.
  
  Dog
Correct Answer
B. Dog
15.

In the early morning light, time was patient with the new mother and her child. Which object is being personified?
- A.
  
  Light
- B.
  
  Time
Correct Answer
B. Time

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Personification Test

Giving animals and/or objects human qualities is called irony.

When a writer uses personification, an animal or object can be given___________

The newspaper headline glared at me. Which word makes the newspaper human-like?

Lightning danced across the sky.

My alarm clock rings every morning.

The sad clouds were ready to spill their tears.

The night was dark and stormy.

The stairs moaned and groaned as the heavy man struggled up to the second floor.

The boat sailed smoothly across the calm lake.

The wind was light and breezy.

The wind whispered through dry grass. What word gives human qualities?

The fire swallowed the entire forest. Which word gives human qualities?

Every photo in the album hides a secret. Which object is being personified?

My dog studied the grass as if he was an architect preparing blueprints. Which object or animal is being personified?

In the early morning light, time was patient with the new mother and her child. Which object is being personified?