Personification
Literary Devices
Beginner
📝 Quick Definition
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
📚 Detailed Explanation
Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, objects, or abstract concepts. This helps readers relate to non-human elements and makes descriptions more vivid and engaging.
💡 Example
The wind whispered through the trees. / Opportunity knocked at his door.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Must involve human traits given to non-humans, not just action verbs.
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📌 Notes/Source
Makes abstract concepts more relatable and concrete.