Question

in the sentence, \the branches danced on the wind, waving hello to the passersby,\ which figurative device is used? hyperbole simile metaphor personification

Explanation:

To determine the figurative device, we analyze each option:

• Hyperbole: Exaggeration (not used here).
• Simile: Compares with "like" or "as" (not present).
• Metaphor: Implied comparison (not the case here).
• Personification: Gives human traits (danced, waving hello) to non - human (branches). So personification is used.

Answer:

D. Personification