Question

read the story.
in the quaint, sleepy town, the old library stood as a time machine. its shelves were lined with books that whispered stories of past eras. the librarian, with her glasses perched on the end of her nose, was the guardian of this story - filled world. each book was an escape to a world that no longer existed.
how does the personification in bold contribute to the storys overall meaning or tone?
it suggests that books are outdated artifacts of the past.
it suggests that the library does not offer current books.
it suggests that books help preserve and pass on knowledge.
it suggests that the library is a quiet place to read books.

Explanation:

The personification of books as "whispering stories of past eras" implies that they carry and convey historical knowledge. It is not about books being outdated or the library lacking current - books, nor just about the library's quietness.

Answer:

It suggests that books help preserve and pass on knowledge.