What is the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

Can you explain the difference between personification and anthropomorphism?

Sure! Personification is when human traits are attributed to non-human entities, like saying 'the wind whispered.' Anthropomorphism, on the other hand, is when animals or objects are given human characteristics, like in cartoons where animals talk and behave like people.

Can you give me examples of each?

Of course! An example of personification is 'the sun smiled down on us,' while an example of anthropomorphism is in the movie 'Zootopia,' where animals like rabbits and foxes act like humans.

Are there any literary works that use these techniques?

Yes! In 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, animals are anthropomorphized to represent human political figures. For personification, you can look at poems like 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost, where nature is given human-like qualities.

Why are these techniques used in literature?

They help readers connect emotionally with non-human characters or concepts, making themes more relatable and engaging.