Meaning of the word "pathetic fallacy" in English
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pathetic fallacy
US /pəˌθet.ɪk ˈfæl.ə.si/
UK /pəˌθet.ɪk ˈfæl.ə.si/
Noun
1.
the attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art and literature.
Example:
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The author used pathetic fallacy to describe the angry storm.
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The weeping willow is a classic example of pathetic fallacy.
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