Personification is a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human things or inanimate objects. It is a type of metaphor that describes non-humans looks, actions, and purposes with language typically reserved for humans. Personification can be used for countless subjects and literary forms from poetry to screenwriting. It is used to craft a vivid image of an object in the readers mind. Personification can be expressed as a verb, an adjective, or even a whole phrase. It is one of the many literary devices writers use to make their writing more engaging. Examples of personification include describing a tired, overworked desk or a childs stare that begs for ice cream. Personification is common throughout literature and everyday speech, and it can add life, energy, and animation to otherwise lifeless objects or subjects.