What is "pathetic fallacy"? Give an example.

Pathetic fallacy is when the weather is concurrent with the mood of a story, event or moment.eg: As they stood gathered around the grave, a steady drizzle invaded every part of their clothes.eg: She jumped for joy, delighting in the first sunny day in weeks.

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