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Explain why each is an example of personification

Soft silence of the summer night!
Alive with wistful murmurings,
Enfold me in thy quiet might:
The peace of heaven is stealing now

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Answer:

The following explanation are based off of each provided sentence:

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Silence is not an object that can be physically felt, and therefore it is impossible for it to be "soft."

2) "Wistful murmurings" are sound waves that reach your eardrum (allowing them to be heard) are not "alive."

3) The "quiet night" cannot "Enfold" you as it has no way of touching you or acknowledging you.

4) Heaven cannot "steal."

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