Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
In the passage above,

which word or words is/are example(s) of personification? Select all that apply.

A. tooth
B. keen
C. seen
D. breath

Answer 1

[ Answer ]

Breath

[ Explanation ]

Personification meaning: Giving "things" human characteristics and traits

Personification Eg: The wind whispered her name

This is personification, because we are giving the wind human abilities and traits. Wind can't actually whisper someones name, o this is an example of personification.

"Although thy breath be rude."

This is example of personification because breath can't actually be rude. The tooth is taking on a human characteristic, by "being rude."

"Person"ification

Notice the word person, in personification. This can help you remember that personification is giving things human characteristics.

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Answer 2

D. Breath because it says the breath is being rude or “be rude” not sure tho chief I think that’s the answer tho