Tag Archives: personification

Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Might not be more for me to do beyond showing that image, which shows the key differences.  I’ll just go into a bit more detail. Abstract vs Real Personification is used for abstract traits and even giving human traits to … Continue reading →

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Using Personification in Fiction

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to touch on two things this week: PERSONIFICATION and ANTHROPOMORPHISM.  These two literary tactics get mixed up a lot because they’re very similar.  Even the image above isn’t giving the full story.  So, let’s start with the first … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Avaritia

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another personification of an emotion poem.  I remember being excited about finding the Latin word for ‘Greed’.) Humanity has evolved to suit my needs. I am primeval. * Cities have been built to my glory. I am monumental. * People … Continue reading →

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Inanimate Objects with Personality

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do a ‘Ye Olde Boat Shoppe’ until my son and I reached a specific episode of the anime called ‘One Piece’.  I’d already chosen the Going Merry picture, but this episode focused on her.  If anyone … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Amor

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another one of my emotion personified poems.  Enjoy.) Artists throughout time called me their muse I am inspirational * My home is between the heart and the soul I am elusive * It is difficult to find me, but easy … Continue reading →

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