In the poem, the phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of which figurative language:

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Symbol
D. Personification
I would say "D"

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You are correct! The phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of D. Personification. This is because it attributes human emotions (sulking) to the moon, which is an inanimate object. Great job!

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