Question

categorize each item as an example of either allegory, hyperbole, personification, or symbolism.
allegory
hyperbole
personification
symbolism
the flames seemed almost happy as they danced and jumped to the rooftop, licking the shingles before devouring it entirely.
when dr. seuss wrote sneetches, he made a great case against judging by appearances.
jacob tried to negotiate, but after several attempts, the teen waved a white flag and went to the garage to get the lawn mower.
i am so hungry i could eat a horse!

Explanation:

First Item: "The flames seemed almost happy as they danced and jumped to the rooftop, licking the shingles before devouring it entirely."

Personification gives human traits (happy, danced, jumped, licking, devouring) to non - human flames.

Allegory uses a story (Sneetches) to convey a moral/political idea (against judging by appearances).

Symbolism: A white flag symbolizes surrender, representing giving up negotiation here.

Answer:

Personification

Second Item: "When Dr. Seuss wrote Sneetches, he made a great case against judging by appearances."