Saturday, April 23, 2011

Personification

Personification:
the comparison of a non-living thing having human characteristics.

Usage:
The wind stood up and gave a shout.

Importance:
Personification is very similar to a metaphore. Therefore, personification has a similar importance to a metaphore. The image of non-living things having human abilities can make the poem more interesting and more meaningful and the same time. Personifications also help to creat imagery.

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