What does the personification in this text suggest?
There was never a sound beside the wood but one,
and that was my long scythe whispering to the ground.
-Robert Frost, “Mowing”
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The size made a soft swishing sound.
The size made a soft swishing sound.
The size was speaking quietly.
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The personification suggests that the scythe is being given human-like qualities, hinting at a deeper connection or relationship between the speaker and the tool. The use of the word "whispering" implies a sense of intimacy and communication between the speaker and the scythe, creating a sense of closeness and harmony in their actions.
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