Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
personification
noun
/ˌpɜːrsənɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The attribution of human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities or abstract ideas.
Examples
- The wind whispered through the trees.
- Time marches on without us.
- The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.
Meaning
Personification is a literary device where human traits are given to animals, inanimate objects, or ideas to create vivid imagery and convey emotions.
Synonyms
- Anthropomorphism
- Impersonation
- Animation
