Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”
add “as quick as lightning” after “spread”

add “like butter” after “spread”
add “like butter” after “spread”

replace “blew” with “gusted”
replace “blew” with “gusted”

replace “blew” with “howled”

Answer 1

"Replace 'blew' with 'howled'."

Explanation: "Howled" gives the wind a human/animal trait (making a sound), which is personification and makes the image more vivid.