New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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What literary technique gives human traits to nonhuman objects or ideas?

Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification

The correct answer is: Personification

Personification is the literary technique that attributes human traits, emotions, or characteristics to nonhuman objects, animals, or abstract concepts. This technique allows writers to create vivid imagery and deeper emotional connections by making the nonhuman elements relatable to readers. For example, when an author describes the wind as "whispering through the trees," they are using personification to give the wind a human quality, enhancing the imagery and evoking an emotional response. This strengthens the reader's connection to the narrative and emphasizes certain themes or moods within the text.