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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
Key Examples in Obasan
Chapter 16
Explanation and Analysis—The Butterflies:
In Chapter 16, Naomi recounts a moment in the backyard using imagery that blends vivid description with figurative resonance:
Stephen whacks his crutch into the grasses, scattering the butterflies… infant eyes, staring up at us bodiless and unblinking…
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