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Personification Examples



Personification - Glossary of Terms



Personification

Personification is when non-human objects are given human traits.

Example:

It was an effect created by Autumn's golden touch.
(Note: Seasons are only given capital letters when they are personified.)
The trees whispered in the wind.
The flowers danced in the grass.
The sun kissed the ocean.

Interactive example:
 
The mountains are wonderful. The trees there whisper to you. [show me personification]


See also:

Capital letters with the four seasons
Glossary of grammatical terms
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