Personification Meaning in English
word
pɝˌsɑnəfəˈkeɪʃən
per-son-uh-fi-KAY-shun
pɜːsˈɒnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
pur-son-if-ik-AY-shun
Definição
Giving human qualities, feelings, or actions to something that is not human, often used in literature and art.
Uso & Nuances
Often used to describe a literary device in poetry and stories. Commonly seen in phrases like "the wind whispered." Not limited to literature—can be used for discussing branding or symbolism.
Spanish: personificaciónPortuguese (BR): personificaçãoPortuguese (PT): personificaçãoChinese (Simplified): 拟人化Chinese (Traditional): 擬人化Hindi: मानवीकरणArabic: تجسيدBengali: প্রতিকারকরণ - মানবিকীকরণRussian: олицетворениеJapanese: 擬人法Vietnamese: nhân hóaKorean: 의인화Turkish: kişileştirmeUrdu: تشخیص (ادبی اصطلاح)Indonesian: personifikasi
Frases de Exemplo
Personification makes stories more interesting.
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The writer used personification to describe the sun smiling.
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A common example of personification is 'the wind howled'.
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Kids laugh when they see personification in cartoons, like cars that talk.
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Marketing often uses personification to create friendly brand characters.
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If you say 'time flies,' you’re using personification too!
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