Personification means ascribing human characteristics to any non-human characters or objects, otherwise known as an abstract quality in human disguise. Personification can be expressed as an adjective, a phrase, or a verb. The intention of making things or ideas human…
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Personification
Definition of Personification Personification is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. Personification is a common form of metaphor in that human…
Romeo and Juliet Personification
Personification is a figure of speech in which inanimate objects and ideas are given human attributes. By attributing human-like characteristics to inanimate things, a personification offers an entirely new perspective of evaluating and understanding the inanimate world. Once the non-living…
10 Fun Examples of Personification in Poetry
Personification is used more frequently than not in poetry, and it is often overlooked for other types of figurative language that adds unique sounds. Take a look at these poems that use personification to add to the overall meaning in…
10 Songs with Meaningful Personification
Personification is a great tool for songs – which is why it is a shame that more singers and songwriters don’t use it. See how this literary device makes these songs that much better: #1: Hummingbird Heartbeat (by Katy Perry) When…
Hamlet Act-I, Scene-I Study Guide
Plot Overview In the first scene of Hamlet, Barnardo, a guard, comes to relieve Francisco, who is his colleague. They are performing their duty as guards on the platform in the castle of Elsinore. Barnardo asks Francisco about his identity.…
