Bringing Objects to Life: Personification
Year 7 English Making writing come alive with human qualities
What if objects could talk?
If your school bag could speak, what would it say? What might a clock complain about? How would the wind describe its day?
What is Personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things Objects can have feelings, thoughts, and actions Makes writing more interesting and imaginative Example: 'The sun smiled down on us'
Personification in Action
{"left":"The wind whispered secrets through the trees\nThe old house groaned and creaked\nThe flowers danced in the breeze\nThe car coughed and spluttered to life","right":"Human quality: whispering\nHuman quality: groaning\nHuman quality: dancing\nHuman quality: coughing"}
Let's Practice Together!
Complete these sentences: 'The pencil _____ because it wanted to _____' 'The clock _____ like it was _____' 'The book _____ when nobody _____'
Why Use Personification?
Makes writing more vivid and engaging Helps readers connect with descriptions Creates memorable images in our minds Brings creativity to everyday objects
Create Your Own Personification
Choose an object from around you Think about what human qualities it might have Write 3-4 sentences describing your object Use feelings, actions, and thoughts
Remember
Personification brings objects to life by giving them human qualities It makes our writing more creative and engaging Look for personification in books, poems, and stories!
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