Gerund Word Explorer
Personification

The wind whispered

The wind whispered

The wind made a soft, gentle sound.

The wind whispered through the coconut trees in Kochi.

Remember: Only people whisper. Giving the wind a human action is personification. It makes the scene feel quiet and alive.

Short lessonSaying more or lessSometimes we stretch the truth, shrink it, or give things human feelings to make a point.

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