To introduce personification and make the description more vivid, the best revision would be to replace “blew” with “howled.” This change gives the wind human-like qualities, suggesting a more animated and emotive force, which enhances the overall imagery of the scene.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The wind blew. The leaves shook on the branches, nearly ready—but not quite—to let go for the fall. In the river, a ripple spread over the calm water.
Which revision would introduce personification to make the description more vivid?
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add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “howled”
replace “blew” with “howled”
add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
replace “blew” with “gusted”
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