Highlight the example of personification.

Question

I look down Broadway for a work of art, the Fulton Fish Market for a slice of life, United Nations Headquarters for a little peace.

—“Empire State Building,”
J. Patrick Lewis

What human quality does this personification show?

thought
action
feeling
characteristic

Answer 1

In the excerpt, the phrase "a little peace" when referring to the United Nations Headquarters shows personification. This suggests that peace can be found or sought after in a way that implies it has a presence or can be quantified.

The human quality that this personification shows is feeling, as peace is an emotional state associated with tranquility and harmony.