Question

the driver again took his seat, and shaking his reins, started off at a great pace. this time, after going to the far side of the pass, he suddenly turned down a narrow roadway which ran sharply to the right.

soon we were hemmed in with trees, which in places arched right over the roadway till we passed as through a tunnel; and again great frowning rocks guarded us boldly on either side. it grew colder and colder still, and fine, powdery snow began to fall, so that soon we and all around us were covered with a white blanket.

adapted from bram stoker, dracula

what is the effect of the personification on the passages meaning or tone?

it creates a comical or humorous tone.

it implies the narrator is angry.

it creates a suspenseful and scary tone.

Explanation:

The personification here is "great frowning rocks guarded us boldly". Rocks are given human - like qualities (frowning, guarding boldly). In the context of the story (adapted from Dracula, a horror - like story), this personification makes the rocks seem like they are imposing and watchful, which adds to a sense of suspense and scariness. A comical tone is not created as the situation is not funny, and there's no indication the narrator is angry.

Answer:

It creates a suspenseful and scary tone.