What is personification in simple words?

Personification means describing a thing, an animal or an idea as if it were a person. For example, “The wind whispered through the trees” gives the wind a human action, whispering, so the scene feels alive.

What are some everyday examples of personification?

“My phone died,” “Time flies,” “Opportunity knocks,” “The city never sleeps” and “My laptop hates me” are all personification. They are so common that most speakers don’t notice they are using a figure of speech.

What does “the personification of” mean?

It means a perfect example of a quality, in human form. “My grandmother is the personification of patience” means she is extremely patient. The verb is personify: “He personifies calm.”

What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

Personification gives a human quality for a moment, as a figure of speech: “The sun smiled.” Anthropomorphism makes an animal or object actually behave like a person in a story, such as a talking rabbit who wears a jacket.

How do you pronounce personification?

Say per-son-ih-fih-KAY-shun, with the main stress on KAY: /pərˌsɑː.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/. The verb personify is said per-SON-ih-fy, with the stress on the second syllable.

Why do writers use personification?

It makes descriptions vivid and emotional. A storm that “attacks” the coast feels more dangerous than one that is simply strong. It also helps readers connect with ideas, because we understand human actions and feelings easily.

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boxful 6 letters · 18 points the quantity contained in a box
oxford 6 letters · 17 points a low shoe laced over the instep

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boxfish 7 letters · 22 points any of numerous small tropical fishes having body and head encased in bony plates
sixfold 7 letters · 18 points having six units or components

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exfoliate 9 letters · 19 points grow by producing or unfolding leaves
waxflower 9 letters · 25 points twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white…

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exfiltrate 10 letters · 20 points escape furtively, as from an area under enemy control

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exfoliation 11 letters · 21 points a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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