What is personification in poetry?

Personification is when writers give human characteristics to anything that is non-human. For example, objects, ideas, or animals. This can have a powerful descriptive effect for the reader. For example 'the wind was howling'. An example from To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee it is written 'The fire... had eaten its way to the roof'

LP
Answered by Lisa P. English tutor

1673 Views

See similar English GCSE tutors

Related English GCSE answers

All answers ▸

When comparing two texts, where should I start?


How is the theme of responsibility explored by J.B Priestley in 'An Inspector Calls'?


What is a plosive consonant and what is its effect?


How should I structure an essay about a poem?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences