This is the art of applying a human trait or characteristic to a non-human thing.
Able to give personality or and element of humanity to something that would otherwise lack one.
Provides the reader with the ability to connect and understand the thing on a deeper level.
When used for setting provides greater detail of the atmosphere.
Things to consider – positive or negative. what personality,feelings or thoughts
The tree stands still. It waves its arms in the wind as the children run underneath. Moving nowhere but up as it grows stronger and stronger.
The grass wriggled but stayed stuck rooted down as darkness crawled over it.
The mountain stood tall looking down at the lake and admired its beauty in the reflective sheen of the lake.