Prosopopeya
Definition
Prosopopeya, also known as personificación, is when human qualities are attributed to non-human entities like animals, objects, or abstract concepts.
Analogy
Imagine your smartphone talking back to you like a friend giving advice. It helps you understand complex information by making it relatable - just like prosopopeya!
Related terms
Metáfora: Metáfora is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."
Hipérbole: Hipérbole involves exaggerating for emphasis or dramatic effect.
Símil: Símil is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as."
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