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Personification of Animals
An action or adventure tale might sometimes include animals. To engage your reader, personify an animal or object. Personification is giving them human characteristics. It is also called anthropomorphism. When your main character jumps into the '62 Corvette, it might "groan to life". Or roses left on a step for a woman might "shiver in the cold evening breeze". Many myths, fables and folk tales personify animals and give them voice.
In the 19th century, children's literature was heavily populated with anthropomorphic animals. Ask Little Red Riding Hood, that's not her Grandmother grinning at her. Think of all the tales - Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Pinnocchio, and our favorite little Hobbits that have animals or objects with voices. Even before 6th century BC, tales gave voice to animals to teach a lesson. While a talking mongoose might not fit into your storyline, think about giving objects or animals small human attributes to keep your reader interested and relating to the characters.
Anthropomorphism in literature and other media led to a sub-culture known as Furry fandom, which promotes and creates stories about anthropomorphic animals. We even see it captured in sports, with anthropomorphic animals used as mascots, typically humans in costumes. So when writing your next action / adventure, think about giving animals or objects more depth and "personality".
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This month's question: What is your favorite personified character?
How do you use animal characteristics in your writing?
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Our adventure sets forth from the Seat of Empire, the Shining Jewel on the Thames (Metaphorically. Between the fog and the coal smoke, not too much literally shining around here.) We meet our hero(ine) in the early evening among the docks of the Port of London.
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