Question

1. write a sentence that personifies the balcony, drawing on details from the story.

analyze craft and structure
literary nonfiction
read the passage. then, answer the question(s).
(1) large black flies the size of acorns buzzed in swarms around our small group and bit hard wherever they could land. the air was thick and hot in late august, and the breeze had all but vanished as the sun neared the horizon across the wide expanse of the frigid waters of lake superior. here in the wilderness of the porcupine mountains, in michigan’s upper peninsula, i truly felt transported to another world, even if the nagging flies made me sometimes miss the comforts of my home in milwaukee, a six - hour drive south.
(2) we were four days into a six - day backpacking trip with a group led by my friend jim, a more experienced backpacker who had suggested i join his group on their annual trip. i was drawn to the 87 miles of trails, the scenic views of lake superior, and the largest old - growth northern hardwood forest west of the adirondack mountains.

Explanation:

To personify the balcony, we need to give it human - like qualities. First, we should recall the context of the story (even though the story about the balcony isn't fully given here, we can assume a typical story - related balcony). Let's think about actions or emotions a human would have. For example, a balcony can "welcome", "watch over", "stand guard" etc. Let's create a sentence: The balcony, with its weather - worn railing, stood like a patient sentinel, watching over the courtyard below and welcoming the gentle evening breeze as if it were an old friend.

Answer:

The balcony, with its weather - worn railing, stood like a patient sentinel, watching over the courtyard below and welcoming the gentle evening breeze as if it were an old friend.