Personification

personification definition

figurative language that makes non-human things have person-like qualities

It did not make sense to me

The homework stared at me.

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The wind made a noise

The wind whistled through the trees.

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She wanted to eat it

The cupcake was calling her.

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The moon was still in the sky

The moon was resting in the midnight sky.

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The flowers needed watering

The flowers begged for water.

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The tornado moved all around destroying the city

The tornado danced while destroying the city. Really means....

The flame moved in the dark

The flame of the candle danced in the dark.

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The wildfire spread quickly

The wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed. Really means...

It looked like a smile

The moon smiles. Really means...

The sun rises in the morning

The sun wakes up at dawn and trades places with the moon. Really means...

It was all over the sky

The lightning danced across the sky. Really means...

My alarm clock went off

My alarm clock yelled at me to get out of bed.

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The avalanche covered anything in its way

The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way.

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She looks pretty in photos.

The camera loves her since she is so pretty.

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The thunder made a loud noise

The thunder clapped angrily in the distance.

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The sun was coming out

The first rays of morning tiptoed through the meadow.

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The waffle popped out of the toaster

The waffle jumped up out of the toaster.

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