Question

What kind of figutive languege involves giving a human traits nonhuman objects?

Answer 1

Answer: Personification

Explanation: Personification, the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Example: The cake was CALLING my name.

Answer 2

I think what you're looking for is called "Personification"
Personification is where you give non-living objects human-ish looks or feelings, etc. For example take a look at Beauty and The Beast and its two main mascots the little clock guy and the candle. This is an example of personification.