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Personification Examples for Kids

What is personification? Personification is when we give human qualities to things that aren't human—like animals, objects, or even ideas! Writers use personification to make stories and poems more lively and fun.

Personification helps us imagine the world in a more creative way.

Common Personification Examples

1.The wind whispered through the trees.
Meaning: The wind made a soft sound, like whispering.
Example: At night, the wind whispered through the trees outside my window.
2.The sun smiled down on us.
Meaning: The sun was shining brightly and warmly.
Example: On our picnic, the sun smiled down on us all day.
3.The leaves danced in the breeze.
Meaning: The leaves moved around as if they were dancing.
Example: In autumn, the leaves danced in the breeze.
4.The alarm clock screamed at me.
Meaning: The alarm clock made a loud, unpleasant noise.
Example: This morning, my alarm clock screamed at me to wake up!
5.The moon peeked out from behind the clouds.
Meaning: The moon appeared slowly, as if it was peeking.
Example: At bedtime, the moon peeked out from behind the clouds.
6.The flowers nodded their heads.
Meaning: The flowers moved gently, as if nodding.
Example: In the garden, the flowers nodded their heads in the wind.
7.The car groaned as it climbed the hill.
Meaning: The car made a struggling, groaning sound.
Example: Our old car groaned as it climbed the steep hill.
8.The stars winked in the night sky.
Meaning: The stars twinkled, as if winking.
Example: On clear nights, the stars winked in the night sky.
9.The cookies called my name.
Meaning: The cookies looked so good, it felt like they were calling to be eaten.
Example: After dinner, the cookies called my name from the kitchen.
10.The thunder grumbled angrily.
Meaning: The thunder made a loud, angry sound.
Example: During the storm, the thunder grumbled angrily.
11.The clock hands raced around the face.
Meaning: Time seemed to move very quickly.
Example: During recess, the clock hands raced around the face.
12.The ocean waves hugged the shore.
Meaning: The waves gently touched the shore, like a hug.
Example: On vacation, the ocean waves hugged the shore.
13.The computer refused to cooperate.
Meaning: The computer wasn't working, as if it was refusing to help.
Example: My computer refused to cooperate during my homework.
14.The fire swallowed the logs.
Meaning: The fire burned up the logs quickly, as if eating them.
Example: At the campfire, the fire swallowed the logs.
15.The phone sang loudly.
Meaning: The phone rang with a loud sound, like singing.
Example: When Grandma called, the phone sang loudly.

Quiz: What Is Being Personified?

Can you tell what is being given human qualities in these sentences?

  1. The flowers nodded their heads in the wind.
  2. The thunder grumbled angrily.
  3. The cookies called my name.
  4. The wind whispered through the trees.
Show Answers
  • Q1: Flowers
  • Q2: Thunder
  • Q3: Cookies
  • Q4: Wind

How to Spot Personification

  • Look for things, animals, or ideas doing something only people can do (like talking, smiling, or dancing).
  • Ask: Is this object or animal acting like a person?
  • Personification often uses verbs like "whispered," "danced," or "called."
  • It makes writing more fun and helps you imagine things better!

Conclusion

Try writing your own personification! Think of something that's not a person and imagine what it would do if it were alive. For example, "The pencil raced across the page."

More Resources

  • Learn about metaphors, idioms, and figurative language for more creative writing ideas.
  • Try spotting personification in your favorite stories and poems.
  • Write a poem or story using at least two personification examples!