Question

The figure of speech that gives objects and animals human characteristics is called _____

Answer 1

Hey there!

This would be called personification .

The figure of speech that gives objects and animals human characteristics is called personification.

You would be using personification when the author makes a description using human characteristics.

Hope this helps.
~Jurgen

Answer 2

Hello!

The answer to your question is option 2 - personification. 

Personification is used when giving an object human characteristics, such as saying "The wind whistled past." The word "whistled" is a human action, which is used to describe the wind. 

I hope this helps you! Have a great day!