what is personification

Personification is a literary device that involves attributing human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects. This technique is used to craft a vivid image in the reader's or listener's mind and is common in literature, poetry, and everyday language. It can be used to explain concepts more directly, energize the text, and set the scene. For example, "The sun smiled down on us" is a use of personification, attributing human emotions to the sun