Anthropomorphization

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈɛnθˈɹoʊˈpoʊˈmɔɹˈfaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Anthropomorphization (noun)

  1. Giving human feelings, thoughts, or actions to animals, objects, or nature.
  2. A process in research or writing where non-human things are described using human characteristics.

Examples

  • Anthropomorphization gives human traits to animals in stories.
  • Many cartoons use anthropomorphization to show human feelings in objects.