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Personification

Definition:

Personification is a literary technique where non-human objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities or characteristics.

Senses:

1. (Noun) The attribution of human characteristics or qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.
2. (Noun) A figure of speech in which a thing or idea is represented as a person.
3. (Noun) A character or figure that represents an abstract concept in a work of literature or art.

Usage:

- The personification of Death wearing a hood and carrying a scythe is a common symbol in many cultures.
- In the poem, the storm is depicted as an angry monster with roaring winds and furious lightning, a perfect example of personification.
- The character of "Faith" in the play serves as a personification of virtue and morality.

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