What is another word for prosopopeia?
Pronunciation: [pɹˌɒsəpˈə͡ʊpi͡ə] (IPA) 
Prosopopeia is a term used in literature to refer to the rhetorical device of personification, wherein inanimate or abstract objects are given human qualities. There are many synonyms for prosopopeia, including personification, anthropomorphism, embodiment, incarnation, creation, and manifestation. Personification is the most commonly used synonym for prosopopeia and is often utilized in creative writing. Anthropomorphism refers to the attribution of human characteristics to animals and is often utilized in fables and folktales. Embodiment is used to describe the act of giving physical form to an abstract concept, whereas incarnation refers to the manifestation of a deity in human form. Other synonyms for prosopopeia include creation and manifestation, both of which suggest the bringing of something into existence.
