Question

The words "the sighing trees" in the poem above are an example of _____.

Answer 1

Personification because the trees are "sighing" 

Answer 2

Personification

Step-by-step explanation:

The term "personification" refers to a literary device in which non-human objects and ideas are given human characteristics. This device is particularly common in poetry. In this example, the trees are meant to be "sighing." This is impossible from a literal point of view, as trees are not humans and thus cannot sigh. Therefore, we can conclude that the author is using personification.