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Interpret Personification in Context

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The smell of jasmine perfume hugged Stef, reminding her of her grandmother.
- The smell of perfume was bothersome to Stef.
- The smell of perfume clung to Stef.
- The smell of perfume rubbed off on everyone Stef hugged.
- The smell of perfume was most apparent when Stef hugged her grandmother.
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Question 2 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The plants crouched down, trying to escape the heat of the Sun.
- The plants were wilting.
- The plants feared the Sun.
- The plants were dead.
- The plants moved to find shade.
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Question 3 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The present, with its large size and vibrant wrapping paper, was begging Zaq to open it.
- The present had "open me" printed on the wrapping paper.
- The present was not for Zaq.
- The present made noise when Zaq shook it.
- The present was something Zaq desperately wanted to open.
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Question 4 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

Greasy from the fryer, the egg roll leapt out of Val’s hand when she tried to pick it up.
- The egg roll was so spicy that Val spit it out.
- The egg roll was underdone, so Val threw it away.
- The egg roll was so round that it rolled off Val's plate.
- The egg roll was slippery because of the oil from the fryer.
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Question 5 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The plane’s engine bellowed in excitement, ready to take off.
- The engine revved before takeoff.
- The engine was connected to the pilot's intercom.
- The engine was louder than usual.
- The engine was underneath a very excited passenger.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The vacuum cleaner chased the cats, who hid under the bed.
- The vacuum made a loud noise that scared the cats.
- The vacuum threatened the cats, who thought it would try to eat their food.
- The vacuum thought the cats were dirt that needed to be picked up.
- The vacuum was being used to clean up cat hair.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The dryer cheerfully announced that the clothes were ready to be folded.
- The dryer made a pleasant noise when it finished its cycle.
- The dryer automatically folded the clothes when it was finished.
- The dryer was actually a person who wrung the clothes out and then hung them on a line outside.
- The dryer was closely monitored by the person who turned it on.
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Question 8 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The hibiscus was a greedy plant, always demanding more water.
- The plant stored more water than it could possibly need.
- The plant took water away from other plants.
- The plant never looked happy and perky.
- The plant required a large amount of water to thrive.
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Question 9 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

All guests at the bed and breakfast are greeted by a friendly welcome basket.
- The baskets are put in each room before guests arrive.
- The baskets cannot leave the guests' rooms.
- The baskets have recorded welcome messages in them.
- The baskets are brought by the guests.
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Question 10 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The fence surrendered to the storm, unable to fight any longer.
- The fence gave up on protecting the property.
- The fence was blown over by the storm.
- The fence allowed the storm to enter the property.
- The fence disintegrated in the water from the storm.
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Question 11 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The Moon hid behind a cloud, casting eerie shadows on the ground.
- The Moon set.
- The Moon's light caused the cloud to dissipate.
- The Moon was blocked from view by a cloud.
- The Moon did not want to be seen.
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Question 12 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The painting spoke volumes about homesickness.
- The painting was done in drab colors.
- The painting was of a house.
- The painting was done over a collage of words clipped from newspapers.
- The painting communicated a clear message.
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Question 13 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The animals were conspiring against Jason, making sure that he would never get a full night’s sleep.
- The animals did not like Jason.
- The animals all woke Jason in the middle of the night.
- The animals all preferred being awake at night.
- The animals wanted to keep Jason awake.
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Question 14 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The menu invites customers into the restaurant with new specials every week.
- The menu is mailed out to customers regularly.
- The menu is designed to look like a party invitation.
- The menu begs people to come in.
- The menu offers new specials weekly to encourage customers to return.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The Sun readied the child’s bedroom for sleep, setting below the window.
- The Sun warmed up the room.
- The Sun arranged the sheets on the bed for sleep.
- The Sun set in time for the child's bedroom to be dark at bedtime.
- The Sun shone directly into the room.
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Question 16 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

As the car zoomed past, the flowers waved hello.
- The flowers made a cheerful noise.
- The flowers swayed because of the gust of air created by the car.
- The flowers spelled out "hello."
- The flowers were bright and colorful.
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Question 17 of 20

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What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The song demanded that listeners tap their feet.
- The song had a lively beat.
- The song had lyrics about tapping.
- The song only played if people tapped along.
- The song had an unpredictable beat.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The ultramarathon tortured athletes who were determined to best it.
- The race was designed to be impossible to complete.
- The race was always on the hottest day of the year.
- The race was incredibly painful and difficult to endure.
- The race was a lot of fun.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

Angel woke up when the Sun peeked at her through her window.
- The Sun wanted to see Angel.
- The Sun was streaming into Angel's room.
- The Sun opened Angel's window.
- The Sun was barely visible.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
What is the most likely meaning of the personification shown in bold?

The fire hungrily ate all of the kindling before devouring the logs.
- The fire needed more oxygen.
- The fire did not have enough fuel.
- The fire burned up the kindling and the logs.
- The fire burned out quickly.
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