Which sentence uses personification?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The wind whispered through the trees.
- Step 1: Whispering is a human action given to the wind. Answer: The wind whispered through the trees. Why not the others: The wind was strong., The wind blew at 20 miles per hour. and The trees swayed in the wind. don't fit.
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