Language Arts for Kids/personification

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Expert: Debra Duenas - 2/13/2007


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Is "The lights were buzzing" personification? I say not because lights can actually buzz, and more importantly people don't buzz.

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First, I would like to apologize about the late answer.  I know it is probably too late to be useful.  I usually get an e-mail notifying me of questions and this time I didn't.  I really apologize.

This is a tough question.  I'd say no...because some lights can actually make a buzzing sound.  It comes from electricity and does not suggest that the lights are busy in any way, as if they were bees.

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I can answer any questions on grammar and writing, creative writing, or literature. If you are doing it for your English or Language Arts class, I should be able to give you a hand. I can also help with poetry analysis.

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I have taught 8th, 9th, and 10th grade English and Literature, and Communications. And, oddly, 7th grade Math! I am presently a school librarian.

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