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Pathetic Fallacy

Definition:

A pathetic fallacy is a literary device in which human emotions or characteristics are attributed to inanimate objects, nature, or animals.

Senses:

1. Popular Sense:

In the popular sense, pathetic fallacy refers to the attribution of human emotions or feelings to non-human entities. It is commonly used in literature to create a more vivid and emotional connection between the reader and the written work.

Example Sentence: The storm clouds angrily growled as if they were warning the villagers of the impending danger.

2. Local Sense:

In a more localized or technical context, pathetic fallacy refers to the incorrect attribution of emotions or intentions to inanimate objects or nature, based on personal feelings or experiences rather than factual evidence.

Example Sentence: Believing that the rain clouds made her late for the interview because they were intentionally against her was a classic example of the local sense of pathetic fallacy.

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