Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is a-fl ying;
And this same fl ower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.
5 The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun
The higher he’s a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he’s to setting.
Which line does NOT contain an example of personification?
A. line 3
B. line 5
C. line 6
D. line 7
My answer is A
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Why do you choose A when line 3 includes a flower that's smiling? Do flowers smile?
No i meant to say B line 5
Line 5 is correct.
It has a metaphor in it, but no personification.
It has a metaphor in it, but no personification.
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