Question
Highlight the example of personification.
I look down Broadway for a work of art, the Fulton Fish Market for a slice of life, United Nations Headquarters for a little peace.
—“Empire State Building,”
J. Patrick Lewis
What human quality does this personification show?
thought
action
feeling
characteristic
I look down Broadway for a work of art, the Fulton Fish Market for a slice of life, United Nations Headquarters for a little peace.
—“Empire State Building,”
J. Patrick Lewis
What human quality does this personification show?
thought
action
feeling
characteristic
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the excerpt, the phrase "a little peace" when referring to the United Nations Headquarters shows personification. This suggests that peace can be found or sought after in a way that implies it has a presence or can be quantified.
The human quality that this personification shows is **feeling**, as peace is an emotional state associated with tranquility and harmony.
The human quality that this personification shows is **feeling**, as peace is an emotional state associated with tranquility and harmony.