anthropomorphic
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/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
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/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfɪk/
Attributing human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, such as animals, plants, inanimate objects, or natural phenomena.
In the story, the author uses anthropomorphic characters to make the animals seem more relatable to the readers.