Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities, emotions, or actions are attributed to inanimate objects, abstract concepts, or animals. This brings the object or concept to life, giving it a sense of personality and agency.
Here are some examples:
* The wind whispered secrets through the trees. (Wind is given the ability to whisper)
* The storm raged with fury. (The storm is given human emotions like anger)
* The clock ticked impatiently. (The clock is given the ability to feel impatience)
Let me know if you have any other literary terms you'd like to explore!