Tessa's talking telephone tried the nerves of her talkative twin, Talia.

Question

Which literary device is used in the sentence above?
A.
Applying human characteristics to a nonhuman object.
B.
Repetition of an initial consonant sound.
C.
Using exaggerated terms for emphasis.
D.
Using words to convey the opposite of their meaning.

Answer 1

The literary device used in the sentence is:

A. Applying human characteristics to a nonhuman object.

This is an example of personification, where Tessa's talking telephone is given the human ability to "try the nerves" of her twin.