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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
Act 2
Explanation and Analysis—The Cherry Trees:
At the end of the second act, Trophimof examines the complicated historical legacy of the cherry orchard by describing its trees with imagery and personification. Haunted by the orchard and pained by the trees' memories, the character offers an alternative to the overwhelming sentimentality that several of the other characters feel vis à vis the cherry orchard.
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