Determine which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence.

Question

The flag waved at us from its great height, as if to say hello.

(1 point)
Responses

This uses personification.
This uses personification.

This uses a simile.
This uses a simile.

This uses a metaphor.
This uses a metaphor.

This uses hyperbole.
This uses hyperbole.

Answer 1

The correct response is: This uses personification.

In the sentence, the flag is given human-like qualities by suggesting it "waved at us" and "to say hello." This is an example of personification.