π Topic Summary
Personification is when we give human qualities or actions to non-human things like animals, objects, or ideas. It's like saying the wind whispered secrets or the sun smiled down on us. In fables and folktales, personification helps bring the stories to life, making them more engaging and easier to understand. It allows authors to teach lessons in a creative and memorable way.
This worksheet will help you identify and understand personification in fables and folktales. Let's get started!
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Personification |
A. A short story that teaches a moral lesson |
| 2. Fable |
B. Giving human qualities to non-human things |
| 3. Folktale |
C. A traditional story passed down through generations |
| 4. Moral |
D. A lesson about right and wrong |
| 5. Anthropomorphism |
E. The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to an animal or god. |
Answer Choices:
- π Giving human qualities to non-human things
- π‘ A short story that teaches a moral lesson
- π A traditional story passed down through generations
- π A lesson about right and wrong
- π§ͺ The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to an animal or god.
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
In the fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," the tortoise _________ (1) slowly and steadily. The hare _________ (2) quickly but took a nap. This is an example of _________ (3) because animals are given human characteristics. The _________ (4) of the story is that slow and steady wins the race. This story is a classic _________ (5) teaching us important lessons.
Word Bank: personification, folktale, moved, ran, moral
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a time when you saw personification in a story or movie. How did it make the story more interesting or meaningful?