Question

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which best describes the use of personification in ancient myths?
a. abstract concepts and natural phenomena are represented by gods.

b. humans often attempt to challenge or disobey the gods.

c. humans may be turned into gods as a reward for being heroic.

d. gods make decisions that have effects on the natural world.

Explanation:

Personification is the literary device of giving human traits, forms, or personalities to non-human things. In ancient myths, this is most commonly seen in natural phenomena (like thunder, the sun) and abstract concepts (like love, war) being portrayed as gods with human-like qualities and behaviors. The other options describe common myth tropes but not personification specifically.

Answer:

A. Abstract concepts and natural phenomena are represented by gods.