Pathetic Fallacy

Pathetic Fallacy is a literary device where human emotions are attributed to aspects of nature or inanimate objects, often to reflect the mood of the characters or the narrative.

Captain Ahab swore vengeance as angry clouds gathered overhead.

Mournful raindrops drummed on the lid of the coffin.

This device is commonly used in poetry and fiction to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of a scene.

Pathetic fallacy can enrich your descriptions and help convey your emotional state or the significance of your message to the audience.