Apostrophe is: a symbol used to show possession
Example 1: Nick's hand was bleeding.
Example 2: Andrea's house is on the right.
Personification is : when you add human qualities to inanimate objects
Example 1: The waves slammed with fury against the shore.
Example 2: The clock screamed as it struck 12.
This is an effective use of figurative language because personification relies on imagination for understanding. Of course, readers know at a logical level that nonhuman things cannot feel, behave, or think like humans. However, personifying nonhuman things can be an interesting, creative, and effective way for a writer to illustrate a concept or make a point.