Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, including animals, objects, or abstract concepts. It's a common human tendency and often used in literature, art, and even everyday language.
Here are some examples:
* "The wind whispered secrets." (Giving the wind the ability to speak and whisper).
* "The car coughed and sputtered before starting." (Attributing human actions like coughing and sputtering to a car).
* "Justice is blind." (Giving the abstract concept of justice human qualities like sight).
While anthropomorphism can be a powerful tool for communication and storytelling, it's important to remember that it's a form of personification and should be used with awareness of its potential for misinterpretation.