Question

Difficulty: EasyFigurative Language and Tropes

Complete the analytical statement below by identifying the figure of speech used in the excerpt.

Answer:In the poetic line 'The sun greeted the morning with a warm smile', the literary trope employed is 【personification】.

Answer

personification
The correct figure of speech is personification because the sun is described as performing human actions such as greeting and smiling.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Analyze the expression 'The sun greeted the morning with a warm smile'.
Identify that the non-human object 'the sun' is attributed human actions ('greeted') and human features ('smile').
Attributing human qualities, emotions, or behaviors to inanimate objects or abstract concepts defines personification.

Key Concept

Personification
Estimated Time:45s
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