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Epigrammatic Personification

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Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification?

  1. The wind whispered through the trees.

  2. The sun smiled down on the earth.

  3. The rain danced on the roof.

  4. The stars twinkled in the sky.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an animal, object, or idea. In this case, the rain is personified as a dancer.

What is the purpose of using epigrammatic personification?

  1. To make the writing more vivid and interesting.

  2. To create a sense of humor.

  3. To emphasize a point.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification can be used for a variety of purposes, including making the writing more vivid and interesting, creating a sense of humor, and emphasizing a point.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in literature?

  1. The wind howled like a banshee.

  2. The sun was a golden chariot in the sky.

  3. The rain fell in sheets.

  4. The stars were diamonds scattered across the night sky.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this example, the wind is personified as a banshee, a female spirit in Irish mythology who is said to wail and cry.

What is the difference between epigrammatic personification and metaphor?

  1. Epigrammatic personification is a type of metaphor.

  2. Metaphor is a type of epigrammatic personification.

  3. Epigrammatic personification and metaphor are two different figures of speech.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification and metaphor are two different figures of speech. Epigrammatic personification is a type of personification in which human qualities are attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way. Metaphor is a figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another thing that is different, but has something in common with it.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in everyday speech?

  1. He's a sly fox.

  2. She's a chatterbox.

  3. He's a couch potato.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in everyday speech. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal or object in a concise and witty way.

What is the effect of using epigrammatic personification in writing?

  1. It can make the writing more vivid and interesting.

  2. It can create a sense of humor.

  3. It can emphasize a point.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification can have a variety of effects in writing, including making the writing more vivid and interesting, creating a sense of humor, and emphasizing a point.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in poetry?

  1. The world is too much with us; late and soon,

  2. Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:

  3. Little we see in Nature that is ours;

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in poetry. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way.

What is the difference between epigrammatic personification and anthropomorphism?

  1. Epigrammatic personification is a type of anthropomorphism.

  2. Anthropomorphism is a type of epigrammatic personification.

  3. Epigrammatic personification and anthropomorphism are two different figures of speech.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification and anthropomorphism are two different figures of speech. Epigrammatic personification is a type of personification in which human qualities are attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way. Anthropomorphism is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to an animal, object, or idea.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in art?

  1. A painting of a dog playing poker.

  2. A sculpture of a lion with a human head.

  3. A cartoon of a cat walking on two legs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in art. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal or object in a concise and witty way.

What is the effect of using epigrammatic personification in art?

  1. It can make the art more vivid and interesting.

  2. It can create a sense of humor.

  3. It can emphasize a point.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification can have a variety of effects in art, including making the art more vivid and interesting, creating a sense of humor, and emphasizing a point.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in music?

  1. A song about a talking animal.

  2. A piece of music that imitates the sounds of nature.

  3. A song that tells a story about a human character.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in music. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way.

What is the effect of using epigrammatic personification in music?

  1. It can make the music more vivid and interesting.

  2. It can create a sense of humor.

  3. It can emphasize a point.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification can have a variety of effects in music, including making the music more vivid and interesting, creating a sense of humor, and emphasizing a point.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in film?

  1. A movie about a talking animal.

  2. A movie that uses animation to bring inanimate objects to life.

  3. A movie that tells a story about a human character who is transformed into an animal.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in film. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way.

What is the effect of using epigrammatic personification in film?

  1. It can make the film more vivid and interesting.

  2. It can create a sense of humor.

  3. It can emphasize a point.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic personification can have a variety of effects in film, including making the film more vivid and interesting, creating a sense of humor, and emphasizing a point.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic personification in television?

  1. A TV show about a talking animal.

  2. A TV show that uses animation to bring inanimate objects to life.

  3. A TV show that tells a story about a human character who is transformed into an animal.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are examples of epigrammatic personification in television. In each case, a human quality is attributed to an animal, object, or idea in a concise and witty way.

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