Question

when an author gives objects, concepts or animals human characteristics, emotions or abilities, thats personification. which of the following is an example of personification? choose one option a the night sighed, and it seemed as if the evening sky was yawning. b the rabbit leaped over the fallen branch and vanished into the woods. c oliver decided to indulge his friends fantasies and smiled warmly. d i ran as swiftly as a deer across the lawn, eager to greet my brother.

Explanation:

Personification is giving non - human entities human traits. In option A, "the night sighed" and "the evening sky was yawning" give the night and sky (non - human) the human ability to sigh and yawn. Option B is a simple description of a rabbit's action (a natural animal action). Option C is about a human (Oliver) and his actions. Option D is a simile (using "as...as") comparing the speaker's running to a deer's, not personification.

Answer:

A. The night sighed, and it seemed as if the evening sky was yawning.