anthropomorphism

Example:Personifying the wind as a playful child in literature can evoke a sense of naivety and whimsy.

Definition:The attribution of a human form to an abstract idea or a non-human entity.

Example:In creative writing, bestowal of human traits is a powerful tool for developing complex characters and narratives.

Definition:Assigning human qualities to non-human entities, often used in creative and literary contexts.