Practice Identifying Personification in Grade 7
Practice spotting personification in sentences through interactive quizzes that provide instant feedback. Build strong reading comprehension skills by recognizing when non-human things are given human traits.
Practice quizzes
Practice at the expected level for this grade.
10 questions · Multiple choice
10 questions · Multiple choice
10 questions · Multiple choice
10 questions · Multiple choice
10 questions · Multiple choice
What to know
Personification is a special kind of figurative language where authors give human actions, feelings, or traits to non-human things. This helps paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind. For example, if you read "the old floorboards groaned under our feet," the floorboards aren't actually groaning like a person—they are just creaking loudly! Identifying these clues helps you understand the deeper mood of a story.
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Frequently asked questions
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Why Personification Review Matters in Grade 7
By seventh grade, students encounter increasingly complex literature where figurative language is used to build mood, tension, and theme. While students are usually introduced to personification in sixth grade, the seventh-grade focus shifts from simple recognition to analyzing why an author chose a specific human trait for an inanimate object. Recognizing that "the wind whispered" suggests secrecy or quietness rather than just blowing wind helps students unlock deeper layers of meaning in their reading.
Tips for Supporting Your Reader
- Read Aloud: When reading together, pause when you spot non-human objects performing human actions and discuss them.
- Analyze the Choice: Ask your child why the author used personification instead of literal language and how it changes the feel of the scene.
- Write with Imagery: Encourage kids to use personification in their own creative writing to make descriptions more active and engaging.
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