Personification
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British pronunciation/pɜːsˈɒnɪfɪkˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/pɝˌsɑnəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "personification"

Personification
01

the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art

What is "personification"?

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or abstract ideas. It helps make non-human things seem more relatable or vivid by describing them as if they can act, think, or feel like people. For example, saying "The wind whispered through the trees" gives the wind the human ability to whisper. Personification adds depth and emotion to writing by allowing readers to connect more deeply with the subject.

02

a person who represents an abstract quality

03

representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature

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