"Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;

Question

"Night climbed the horizon like a cat on the prowl;

It’s breath was the wind that began to howl,
The piercing stars were its ravenous eyes,
Eclipsing the light to reveal its guise."

How does the poet use personification?

Answer 1

The poet uses personification by describing night as climbing the horizon like a cat on the prowl, and giving it breath and eyes. This makes the night seem like a living, breathing entity with intentions and characteristics.