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Definition of Personification
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down on the wedding guests, indifferent... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the... read full definition
Part 3, Chapter 8
Explanation and Analysis—Maycomb's Secrets:
In Part 3, Chapter 8, Lee uses personification when describing a sickened Jean Louise, who walks around town after first seeing the meeting that both her father and longtime friend/potential fiancé are participating in:
She walked down the steps and into the shade of a live oak. She put her arm out and leaned against the trunk. She looked at Maycomb, and her throat tightened: Maycomb was looking back at her.
Go away, the old buildings said. There is no place for you here. You are not wanted. We have secrets.
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Part 3, Chapter 10
Explanation and Analysis—Maycomb's Secrets:
In Part 3, Chapter 8, Lee uses personification when describing a sickened Jean Louise, who walks around town after first seeing the meeting that both her father and longtime friend/potential fiancé are participating in:
Unlock with LitCharts A+She walked down the steps and into the shade of a live oak. She put her arm out and leaned against the trunk. She looked at Maycomb, and her throat tightened: Maycomb was looking back at her.
Go away, the old buildings said. There is no place for you here. You are not wanted. We have secrets.
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