The answer is appoggiatura,(I am in band)
Anthropomorphic involves the act of giving the characteristics of humans to other things. This is an imagery used where human characteristics are given to non-living things. I think it is being used since it can depict certain factors in the human life but still being subtle about it. Another reason is that it shows creativity in the work.
Corpse
crypts hold the dead
The Tell Tale Heart is a good coparison of some challenges many eighth graders might face. Including, the guilt of lying or deceiving someone and being extremely annoyed by someone or something.