Which one of the following sentences exemplifies the use of 'personification'?
Correct answer: D. I think i heard mother nature cry.
- A. Ten thousand soldiers carried him to grave.
- B. O my love's life the melody.
- C. Variety is the spice of life.
- D. I think i heard mother nature cry.
Explanation
This sentence attributes human-like qualities, specifically the ability to cry, to the concept of Mother Nature, which is an example of personification.
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