1. Poll
60 seconds
How well do you understand ‘pathetic fallacy’ ?
- Very well
- Well
- Not well
- No idea
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
In what literary device do writers use the weather to represent a character's emotional state?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Pathetic fallacy is a literary device where nature is given human emotions, feelings, and reactions. It is used to create a more vivid and emotional setting in literature, making it easier for readers to connect with the story. For example, 'The sun smiled down on the meadow.' Here 'smiled' is an emotion given to the sun.
Pathetic Fallacy - The Personification of Nature
4. Slide
60 seconds
Pathetic fallacy is a type of personification that assigns human emotions or characteristics to nonhuman things, such as animals, objects, or natural phenomena. Pathetic fallacy can be used to evoke a certain emotion in the reader or audience, often by creating a sense of empathy for inanimate objects. Pathetic fallacy is often used in literature and film to create a certain atmosphere or mood, to reflect the emotion of a character, or to emphasize a point. It is often connected to Personification.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What do you think are some examples of pathetic fallacy in literature?
6. Open question
300 seconds
Do you think there is any value in using pathetic fallacy in literature?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How does understanding the concept of pathetic fallacy help you understand a text better?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a panda juggling cheerful fruits such as bananas, oranges, and watermelons.
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is the definition of Pathetic Fallacy?
- A type of logical fallacy
- An exaggerated statement for effect
- Attributing human emotions or traits to inanimate objects or nature
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which literary device is often associated with Pathetic Fallacy?
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Personification
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an example of Pathetic Fallacy?
- The gloomy clouds wept as if mourning the loss.
- The car engine roared angrily.
- The tree branches danced in the wind.
12. Poll
60 seconds
True or False: Pathetic Fallacy can only be found in literature.
- True
- False
13. Personalised Feedback
210 seconds
Identify examples of pathetic fallacy and comment on the effect.
The mean wind wandered through the abandoned farmhouse. At night the giant mouth of the barn remained shut as all the outbuildings slept peacefully. By day, the whole area came alive - windows flicked open like eyes and machines revved in excitement.
14. Open question
210 seconds
Write an example of ‘Pathetic Fallacy’ to match the image.
15. Open question
210 seconds
Write an example of ‘Pathetic Fallacy’ to match the image.
16. Poll
60 seconds
How well do you understand ‘pathetic fallacy’ now?
- Very well
- Well
- Not well
- No idea
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