Question

Word Meanings and Nuances 9:Question 4

What is the effect of personification in the following sentence?
Justice is blind and holds the scales in her hand.
Select one:
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Personification of Justice shows that Justice does not favor certain people over
others, but treats all equally, giving rewards and punishments according to what
people deserve
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Personification of Justice shows that Justice is difficult to obtain and hard to
understand
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Personification of Justice shows that people who seek justice are actually justice
itself.
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Personification is not present in this sentence, so there is no effect

Answer 1

First Option: Personification of Justice shows that Justice does not favor certain people over others, but treats all equally, giving rewards and punishments according to what people deserve

Step-by-step explanation:

Lady Justice is allegorical personification of Justice. Since mid-sixteenth century Lady Justice is mostly depicted blindfolded which symbolizes her impartiality. Lady Justice being blindfolded represents the idea that the lady justice decides without any favor to particular color, race, wealth or any other status.

Second and third options are incorrect because they have no connection with this personification.

Fourth option is incorrect because it is a personification in which the Lady Justice personifies the concept of justice.