Question

what is personification? a. a type of figurative language that references a historical event b. a type of figurative language that presents a contradiction between two ideas that makes sense c. a type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to a nonhuman being d. a type of figurative language that presents one thing as another thing

Explanation:

Personification is a literary device categorized as figurative language, specifically defined as attributing human traits, behaviors, or qualities to non-human entities (such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts). Option A refers to allusion, option B refers to paradox, and option D refers to metaphor/simile.

Answer:

C. A type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to a nonhuman being