What is the term called when the author gives human characteristics to nonhuman things?
1 Answer
May 23, 2016
"Personification" is the term used for when the author gives human characteristics to nonhuman things.
Explanation:
Personification is used to provide imagery. It's a good tactic when describing an inanimate object or abstract thing that's not human. Personification helps the reader and/or viewer to better understand and visualize the situation, object, or topic, since we're all familiar with human actions and mannerisms.
Some simple examples are:
The river babbled happily.
The gate snickered in the wind.
Silence suffocated them as the tension taunted gleefully.
