Question

sticks in handi begin the beat, beat, beatslow and steady on thebass, bass, bass.the snare drum sashays in,pounding out its partlike the popping of corn,my afternoon snack of rhythm.the startled cymbalsizzles to life,as i sing to the tempo,pounding from my roomthat signals mom,a headache is on the horizon.how does personification most clearly contribute to the tone of this poem?a. the phrase \the snare drum sashays in\ creates an arrogant tone because it suggests that the drum is showing off.b. the phrase \that signals mom\ creates a stern tone because it compares the drum to a parent.c. the phrase \that signals mom\ creates a rhythmic tone because it compares the drum to an electronic signal.d. the phrase \the snare drum sashays in\ creates a playful tone

Explanation:

First, identify personification: giving human traits to non-human things. "The snare drum sashays in" uses "sashays" (a human, playful, gliding movement) for the drum. Option A is wrong because "sashays" does not imply arrogance. Option B is wrong because "that signals Mom" is not personification, and it does not create a stern tone. Option C is wrong because this phrase is not personification, and it does not link to a rhythmic tone from an electronic signal comparison. Option D (full text: The phrase "the snare drum sashays in" creates a playful tone) is correct: "sashays" gives the drum a light, playful human action, matching the poem's casual, fun tone about making rhythm.

Answer:

D. The phrase "the snare drum sashays in" creates a playful tone