Question

in paragraph 8, the author uses personification to describe the prophecy. how does the authors language add to the meaning of the story?
a by referencing the origins of the prophecy, it shows that it is not reliable or likely to be true.
b by personifying the streams and wind, it shows that the prophecy connects people and nature.
c by describing how the prophecy was told, it implies that the prophecy is difficult to understand.
d by emphasizing that the prophecy was murmured and whispered, it highlights the secret nature of the prophecy.

Explanation:

Personification is a literary device. When the author uses it to describe the prophecy and emphasizes it was murmured and whispered, it gives the sense of secrecy. This aligns with option D.

Answer:

D. By emphasizing that the prophecy was murmured and whispered, it highlights the secret nature of the prophecy.