I think what you're looking for is called "Personification"
Personification is where you give non-living objects human-ish looks or feelings, etc. For example take a look at Beauty and The Beast and its two main mascots the little clock guy and the candle. This is an example of personification. <span />
Answer:
1. students who make connections while reading are better able to understand the text they are reading
2. your brain will work much harder
3. they are highly personal connections that a reader makes between a piece of reading material and the reader's own experiences or life
Which novel? If you comment on this answer and tell me I might be able to help :)
