Question

36 wisdom gently whispers to us to part from evil.
a hyperbole
b personification
c metaphor
d simile

Explanation:

To determine the literary device, we analyze each option:

• A. Hyperbole: Involves exaggeration (e.g., "I’m starving"), not applicable here.
• B. Personification: Gives human traits (e.g., whispering) to non - human entities (e.g., wisdom). "Wisdom" (an abstract concept) is described as "whispering" (a human action), so this fits.
• C. Metaphor: Makes a direct comparison (e.g., "Time is a thief") without "like" or "as", but here the focus is on human - like action, not comparison.
• D. Simile: Uses "like" or "as" for comparison (e.g., "She’s like a ray of sun"), not present here.

Answer:

B. Personification