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Believe it or not, yes! This is a true fact and I encourage trying it if you want proof! ;p
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“My friend, why are you not speaking up? I wanted to know if you would call the soldier for us.”
No, it isn't. personification is giving human traits to non-humans. Foxes can already stare, but if you said "the fox spoke", that would be an example of personification.
