👉 Personification is a literary device in which an object or idea is given human characteristics, qualities, or emotions. In other words, it transforms non-human objects into beings with their own thoughts and feelings, as if they were being described by humans. For example, in "The Cat in the Hat," Dr. Seuss uses personification to describe a cat who has had its tail stolen. Personification can be used to convey emotions or sensations that are not present in nature. It is often used