Test incompl/inter-271, Question 5

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #271 [color=blue]“Literary Terms (3)”, question 5

When a writer gives non-human creatures or objects human characteristics and qualities, the technique is called .

(a) characterization
(b) personification
(c) symbolism

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #271 [color=blue]“Literary Terms (3)”, answer 5

When a writer gives non-human creatures or objects human characteristics and qualities, the technique is called personification.

Correct answer: (b) personification
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Personification when the author personifies, treats something as it were a human being.