What is the effect of personification in poetry?

Personification allows a poet to convey human emotion/ experience in inanimate objects. There are various reasons a poet may do this including visual imagery, sensationalism and tonal effect.

Answered by Mark W. English tutor

4196 Views

See similar English GCSE tutors

Related English GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How should I approach and analyse an unseen poem?


How do I write a conclusion in a timed essay that will be time effective and achieve top marks?


How do I approach an unseen text or poem?


How do you begin to analyse a play?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences