Question

Hunger stalked the land, dragging its fists over each town near the shore. Many of the people from miles out waited by the shore for help to arrive. They waited for the ships to return with supplies and food, lots of food. The people of Motts hadn't eaten real food in over a week. They had been snacking on berries from the woods, but the berries were almost gone. They needed to do something quick, or they wouldn't have any food for the winter.

Which sentence from the passage makes something seem human?
A.
Many of the people from miles out waited by the shore for help to arrive.
B.
Hunger stalked the land, dragging its fists over each town near the shore.
C.
They needed to do something quick or they wouldn't have any food for the winter.
D.
They waited for the ships to return with supplies and food, lots of food.

Answer 1

I think the answer is B. Hunger stalked the land dragging its fists over each town near the shore.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is B because the author is using a method of writing called personification. Personification means making something that is inhuman sound human. Hunger the subject of this sentence, isn't a human thing. Thus, it can't stalk. So to say "Hunger stalked the land, dragging its fists" is using personification. I hope this helps! Have a good night, afternoon or morning! :)