Word
personification
Meanings
A figure of speech in which a nonhuman thing is described as having human qualities or actions.
A person who strongly represents a quality, idea, or type of behavior.
Definition
Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to something nonhuman.
Personification is a way of writing or speaking where you describe an object, animal, or idea as if it were human. It often uses human actions, feelings, or intentions to make descriptions more vivid. Writers use personification to create stronger images and emotion in the reader.
Examples
- The poem uses personification to make the wind seem angry.
- In the story, personification turns the old house into a jealous neighbor.
- Her calm smile felt like the personification of patience.
- The ad relies on personification by giving the car a playful personality.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse personification with metaphor and call any comparison personification even when no human qualities are given.
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