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Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which figurative language device is used in the sentence below?

"The branches danced on the wind, waving hello to the passersby."

A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Symbolism



Answer :

GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

Personification is the figurative language device used in the sentence, giving human qualities to non-human entities.


Explanation:

Personification is the figurative language device used in the sentence 'The branches danced on the wind, waving hello to the passersby.' Personification gives human qualities to non-human entities, in this case, the branches of the tree are described as dancing and waving hello.


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CandleFly

Answer: A. Personification

Explanation:

Personification is the figurative language of using human characteristics to describe something nonhuman. In the case of this scenario, The branches are being compared to the actions that a human would do which is dancing and waving as the wind is moving the branches rapidly.