And again everything went back to that quiet, that unnatural quiet. It was as if the trees crouched quietly in fear. As if, too, birds knew they should shut up. A thick and low black cloud had covered the sky and shadowed everywhere, and made it seem like night was coming on. And the cloud deepened.
Which choice best shows how personification affects the mood of the passage?
A. Describing the trees "crouched quietly in fear" creates a fearful mood.
B. Saying the birds "knew they should shut up" creates a humorous mood.
C. Describing the dark cloud as having "deepened" creates a mystical mood.
D. Calling the silence "that unnatural quiet" portrays it as a meek person.
1 answer
A. Describing the trees "crouched quietly in fear" creates a fearful mood.
This choice best shows how personification affects the mood of the passage, as it emphasizes the sense of fear and tension present in the environment. The imagery of trees crouching in fear evokes a strong emotional response and contributes to the overall atmosphere of dread.
