In 'The wind whispered through the trees', which device is used?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Personification
- Step 1: Whispering is something people do. Step 2. The wind is given that human action. Answer: personification. Why not the others: the other devices need a sound word, an exaggeration or a contradiction.
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