Othello
by William Shakespeare
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Othello: Personification 1 key example

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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

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Key Examples in Othello

Act 5, scene 2
Explanation and Analysis—Moon and Stars:

Othello refers to the moon and stars multiple times, personifying them in a way that also feminizes them.