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Which type of figurative language is used in the following line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address to the nation?

"This hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house."
Allusion
Simile
Personification
Symbol

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The answer to this question is C; Personification

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I believe it is referring to personification.  Seeing how he was giving the atmosphere human like abilities.. whereas it is not referring to a biblical like referance: allusion; referring it to something using like or as: simile; or using symbolism... 
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