Applying human characteristics to a nonhuman object.

Question

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

Which literary device is used in the sentence above?

A.

B.

Repetition of an initial consonant sound.

C.

D.

Using exaggerated terms for emphasis.

Using words to convey the opposite of their meaning.

Answer 1

The literary device used in the sentence "Tessa's talking telephone tried the nerves of her talkative twin, Talia" is A. Personification. In this case, the telephone is given the human characteristic of talking, which attributes it with the ability to communicate like a person.

Since "A" is not provided as an option, based on your given options, none accurately describe the use of personification, but I would recommend checking for option A that might refer to personification directly.

Please note that if these options are just the ones you've presented, then the answer does not align with your given choices.

If you need clarification on the options or need to summarize the choice, please let me know!