Using Personification

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the concept of personification, which is a figurative language technique where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. It instructs students to choose an object from a set of images and then brainstorm verbs that represent human actions applicable to the chosen object. With these verbs, the worksheet guides students to write a paragraph that personifies the object, encouraging them to add other human characteristics to enrich their descriptions.

The worksheet’s purpose is to develop students’ ability to use personification in their writing, thereby enhancing their creative expression. It teaches students to think imaginatively about the world around them and to attribute life-like qualities to inanimate objects. This exercise helps students understand how personification can make descriptions more engaging and relatable. By completing the task, students improve their narrative skills and their ability to animate their prose with this literary device.