prosopopoeia (noun)

1. During World War II, the United States used the prosopopoeia of 'Uncle Sam' to personify the American government and military.

2. In biblical texts, the prosopopoeia of 'Wisdom' is often used to represent the divine quality of wisdom as a personified character.

3. In the horror movie, the antagonist was a terrifying prosopopoeia of 'Death' who chased after unsuspecting victims.

4. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', the character of 'Fate' is presented as a prosopopoeia, influencing the actions and outcomes of the other characters.