The Walrus and the Carpenter & The Cop and the Anthem

Question

What type of figurative language is used in the line "The sun was shining on the sea"?(1 point)
Responses

Metaphor
Metaphor
Personification
Personification
Simile
Simile
Hyperbole

Answer 1

The line "The sun was shining on the sea" is an example of personification. This is because it attributes a human quality to the sun by describing its action of "shining," thus giving the impression of a relationship between the sun and the sea. However, it's important to note that while personification can be interpreted here, it could also be seen as a straightforward description of nature without much figurative language involved.

In any case, if you are looking for the primary identified figurative language in a line like this, personification would be the closest choice.

Answer 2

from The Walrus and the Carpenter & The Cop and the Anthem

In the poem, the phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of which type of figurative language?(1 point)
Responses

Hyperbole
Hyperbole
Simile
Simile
Metaphor
Metaphor
Personification

Answer 3

The phrase "The moon was shining sulkily" is an example of personification. This is because it attributes a human emotion (sulkiness) to the moon, suggesting that it behaves in a way that resembles human feelings.