Question

review the passage. the personification is shown in bold. little waterfalls splashed on the stones. five - fingered ferns hung over the water and dropped spray from their fingertips. pepe rode half over his saddle, dangling one leg lazily. he picked a bay leaf from a tree beside the way and put it into his mouth for a moment to flavor the dry jerky. from john steinbeck, the long valley, copyright 1938 by john steinbeck. what is the effect of the personification on the passages meaning or tone? it creates a lonely atmosphere. it creates a peaceful atmosphere.

Explanation:

Personification gives human - like qualities to non - human things. Here, the waterfall is described as "splash[ing]" and ferns as "dropp[ing] spray from their fingertips", creating a vivid and lively scene. This makes the environment seem more vibrant and alive, thus creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Answer:

It creates a peaceful atmosphere.