* The shovel groaned under the weight of the heavy snow. (Giving the shovel a human-like ability to groan)
* The shovel danced through the dirt, eager to help plant the new flowers. (Giving the shovel human-like actions and emotions)
* The shovel grumbled as it dug through the frozen ground, but it knew its duty. (Giving the shovel a human-like ability to grumble and understand its purpose)
* The old shovel sighed with satisfaction, its job finally complete. (Giving the shovel a human-like ability to sigh and feel satisfaction)
Let me know if you'd like more examples!