Question

7a. which line contains personification? *
\the night may whisper cold and deep\
\hope is a flame that warms us all\
\fear slithered about her like a serpent\
\thy heart, a quiet lantern, glows within thee\
7b. what effect does this personification have? *
it makes the night seem alive and mysterious
it makes the night feel safe and friendly
it describes the stars
it explains the sea

Explanation:

7A

Personification gives human traits to non - human things. In "The night may whisper cold and deep", "whisper" is a human action, and night (a non - human entity) is given this human trait. "Hope is a flame..." is a metaphor, "Fear slithered... like a serpent" is a simile, and "Thy heart, a quiet lantern..." is a metaphor.

The personification in "The night may whisper..." makes the night seem as if it has a life of its own (alive) and the action of whispering with the description of "cold and deep" adds a sense of mystery. It does not make the night seem safe and friendly, nor does it describe stars or explain the sea.

Answer:

A. "The night may whisper cold and deep"

7B