📌 Anthropomorphism
Definition:
Anthropomorphism is a literary device where animals, objects, or non-human beings are given human characteristics, including emotions, speech, intentions, or physical behaviors.
Unlike personification (which is often figurative or poetic), anthropomorphism makes the non-human entity actually behave like a human.
✅ Example:
In Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne:
Characters like Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger talk, wear clothes, express emotions, and have friendships — just like humans.
- They don’t just represent human traits; they fully live as human-like characters.
🔁 Quick Comparison:
| Device | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Anthropomorphism | Makes non-humans actually act like humans (walking, talking, thinking) |
| Personification | Gives human qualities to things symbolically (e.g., “the wind whispered”) |
And there you have it! Now go ahead and use anthropomorphism in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep.
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