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What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things.
What is the purpose of personification?
To make writing more vivid and relatable.
What is an allusion?
A reference to a well-known event or work.
What is the impact of allusion?
Connects the poem to past works and shared culture.
How can personification enhance a theme?
By adding emotional weight and layers of meaning.
How can allusion enhance a theme?
By connecting the poem to literary tradition.
What is the effect of personification in the line 'The wind whispered secrets'?
Creates a sense of mystery and intimacy.
What does the allusion to Icarus in 'Wings of Wax' suggest?
A warning about hubris and overreaching ambitions.