ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

We passed the Setting Sun – Or rather – He passed Us –
Which of these poetic devices is used here?
A. Personification
B. Rhythm
C. Simile
D. Meter

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Answer 1
Answer:

Answer:

A. Personification

Explanation:

Personification is a literary device and a type of metaphor that takes place when a thing, idea, abstract quality, aspect of nature, animal, emotion or event is given human characteristics. In the excerpt, this poetic device is used when the speaker gives the Sun the human attribute of "passing" them and refers to it as "He" as if the Sun was a person.
Answer 2
Answer: a. personification is the correct answer

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