Question 4
Literary Appreciation: Prose and DramaExtract for questions 4–6
The predominant figure of speech in the above extract is
- A.oxymoron
- B.metaphor
- C.simile
- D.personification.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (personification.)
Explanation
The earth is described as 'tired of sitting' and as 'moving' like a person, so the figure is personification.