The story makes use of personification as one of the main figures of speech. Cite three examples of personification from the story. What is the significance of the seasons personified in the story?

7. Which of the following lines from the poem demonstrates the use of personification ?*1 pointa) "The sun set gently over the horizon."b) "The wind whispered through the willow trees."c) "The dog barked loudly in the backyard."d) "The river flowed swiftly downstream."

Which is an example of personification in the poem?A.Describing streets as narrow and half-desertedB.Referring to the sea floor as being silentC.Giving the fog qualities usually associated with animalsD.Suggesting that an October night could have a soft textureSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which line from "The Walrus and the Carpenter" is an example of personification?A.The moon was shining sulkilyB.After the day was doneC.The sea was wet as wet could beD.The middle of the nightSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains what personification is?A.Giving human attributes to nonhuman thingsB.Using characters from ancient myths in a poemC.Suggesting that animals are superior to peopleD.Creating a persona through which to speak in a poemSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification? Select one:The snails crept along the sidewalk, moving as slowly as a glacier.highlight_offThe slimy eel slithered through the seaweed.highlight_offThe stand of trees was a festival of color that fall.highlight_offThe dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.highlight_off