Question

Select the correct answer.

Read the excerpt from paragraphs 15 and 16.

(15) My last class in French!

(16) And I barely knew how to write! So I should never learn! I must stop short where I was! How angry I was with myself because of the time I had wasted, the lessons I had missed, running about after nests, or sliding on the Saar! My books, which only a moment before I thought so tiresome, so heavy to carry—my grammar, my sacred history—seemed to me now like old friends, from whom I should be terribly grieved to part.

How does the use of personification in the underlined words affect the meaning of the passage?

A.
It emphasizes that not being able to learn French will have a major impact on Frantz.
B.
It suggests that Frantz always secretly loved reading but did not want his teacher to know.
C.
It shows that learning history and mastering grammar are important life skills for Frantz.
D.
It demonstrates Frantz's realization that books are more important than anything else.

Answer 1

The use of personification in the underlined words A) emphasizes the impact of not being able to learn French on Frantz and highlights the importance of learning.

Step-by-step explanation:

The use of personification in the underlined words emphasizes that not being able to learn French will have a major impact on Frantz.

The words "my books," "my grammar," and "my sacred history" are personified as old friends, which suggests that Frantz has developed a strong attachment to his books and feels a sense of loss at the thought of parting with them.

This personification creates a sense of regret and highlights the importance of learning for Frantz.