Like I just read a CNN article that called marijuana the shiftless counterpart of the go getter hemp. It made me chuckle.
I know theres a term for this. For some reason the only thing I can think of is hyperbole, which I know is a gross exageration used to make a point. Whats giving human traits to non human subjects?
2007-10-18 08:20:26 · 6 answers · asked by kittiesandsparklelythings 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Personification?
2007-10-18 08:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by IJToomer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
'Anthropomorphism' is the term used to describe defining non-human behaviors in human terms. I'm not sure that really applies here; I'm not crazy about 'personification', but it's a better fit. Hopefully someone will come up with a happier suggestion.
2007-10-18 08:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, its personification.
2007-10-18 08:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by joanng72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personification
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personification
2007-10-18 09:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Kim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is the 'pathetic fallacy.'
2007-10-18 08:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by anobium625 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
anthropromorphizing
2007-10-18 08:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by tracymoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋