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Anthropomorphic

usgb/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/Volume
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Common in FablesPlay
Folktales often have anthropomorphic animals to teach life lessons through relatable stories. SlideThe cunning fox in the fable speaks and acts in anthropomorphic ways.
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Not Just AnimalsPlay
Anthropomorphic traits can be given to objects or concepts, like a talking clock or the personification of death. SlideThe movie depicted an anthropomorphic wind whispering secrets to the protagonist.
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Creative DescriptionsPlay
Authors use anthropomorphic elements to add liveliness to inanimate objects or nature in their descriptions. SlideThe old house groaned and sighed, its anthropomorphic creaks adding to the spooky atmosphere.