Anthropomorphization
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈɛnθˈɹoʊˈpoʊˈmɔɹˈfaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Anthropomorphization (noun)
- Giving human feelings, thoughts, or actions to animals, objects, or nature.
- 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.