Describing objects as if they are people is a way of making sentences more exciting. This is called personification. For example, Jess's heart is racing at 100 miles per hour. A heart can’t literally ...

Figurative language refers to some of the best methods in a writer’s toolbox to “color” language and draw readers in – and can also be used to write the best cover letter. How does figurative language ...

Describing objects as if they are people is a way of making sentences more exciting. This is called personification. In Iain Crichton Smith's short story Home, he uses personification to describe how ...