Question

which word best describes the type of figurative language used in the following sentence from the passage we stood stunned our hearts applauding their arrival every beat is that a simile or b metaphor c description d personification

Answer 1

Personification because hearts, of course, cannot applaud; applause is a human behavior. It is stated that their hearts are applauding to show that they deeply felt the admiration and joy of the moment.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option (d) personification