Definitions
- Describing the process of making something more human-like. - Referring to the act of imbuing human qualities or characteristics into non-human entities. - Talking about the representation of non-human things in a way that is relatable to humans.
- Referring to the attribution of human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract concepts. - Describing the representation of something non-human as if it were a person. - Talking about the use of figurative language to create a vivid image or description.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve attributing human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities.
- 2Both are literary devices used to create a more vivid and relatable description.
- 3Both can be used to make abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.
- 4Both can be used to create emotional connections between the reader and the subject.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Humanisation is broader and can refer to the process of making something more human-like, while personification specifically refers to attributing human qualities to non-human entities.
- 2Purpose: Humanisation is often used to make non-human entities more relatable to humans, while personification is used to create a more vivid and imaginative description.
- 3Focus: Humanisation emphasizes the process of making something more human-like, while personification focuses on the end result of attributing human qualities to non-human entities.
- 4Usage: Humanisation is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while personification is more commonly used in literature and creative writing.
- 5Connotation: Humanisation is neutral in connotation, while personification can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Humanisation and personification are both literary devices used to attribute human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities. However, humanisation is a broader term that refers to the process of making something more human-like, while personification specifically refers to the attribution of human qualities to non-human entities. Humanisation is often used in academic or technical contexts, while personification is more commonly used in literature and creative writing.
