PersonificatioPersonificationn

Sometimes a writer will Sometimes a writer will give human characteristics give human characteristics to nonhuman things. to nonhuman things. Objects, ideas, places or Objects, ideas, places or animals may be given animals may be given human qualities. They may human qualities. They may perform human actions..perform human actions..

PersonificatioPersonificationnThis type of This type of

figurative figurative language is called language is called personificationpersonification. It . It helps the writer helps the writer create an exciting create an exciting picture in the picture in the reader’s mindreader’s mind

Examples of Examples of PersonificationPersonification

The tree stood straight and strong like an old warrior.

The engine gasped and groaned, protesting against the cold night air.

The telephone is ignoring me today.

The raindrops danced on my roof.

Examples of Examples of PersonificationPersonification

The sailboat danced gracefully past us.

The flames ate hungrily at the burning house.

The once-proud trees bent meekly before the storm.

The broad, flat rock lay sunning itself by the stream.

Visual Visual PersonificationPersonification

Examples of Examples of PersonificationPersonification

From George Gray of From George Gray of Spoon Spoon River AnthologyRiver Anthology

Sorrow knocked at my door but Sorrow knocked at my door but I was afraid. Ambition called to I was afraid. Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chanceme, but I dreaded the chance..

Visual Visual PersonificationPersonification

Death Death PersonifiedPersonified