Personification Poem: ‘Goodnight’

Overview:

A poem titled ‘Goodnight’, using personification to bring elements of the night to life.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and identify personification in poetry.
• Analyse how personification adds meaning and depth to a poem.
• Appreciate the creative possibilities of personifying non-human objects or concepts.

How the Poem Works:

‘Goodnight’ uses personification to give human qualities to elements of the night, such as the sun, stars and wind. The poem allows students to explore how personification enhances the imagery and emotion of a poem. By reading and reflecting on the poem, students can better understand how personification is used as a poetic technique to create vivid, relatable images from abstract or inanimate concepts.