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Question : What is the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the phrase:

"The waves danced gracefully along the shore"?

Option 1:  Personification

Option 2:  Simile

Option 3:  Metaphor

Option 4: Onomatopoeia


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer:  Personification


Solution : The correct answer is option 1.

Explanation: Personification is attributing human qualities to non-human entities. In this case, the waves are given the human ability to dance.

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