Gerund Word Explorer
PersonificationAges 15–20

Opportunity knocks

Opportunity knocks

A good chance comes along.

When opportunity knocks, Meera is always ready to open the door.

Remember: Opportunity is an idea, but here it knocks like a visitor at your door. Turning an idea into a person is personification.

Short lessonSaying more or lessSometimes we stretch the truth, shrink it, or give things human feelings to make a point.

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