In paragraph 1, we read: “The sun was just peeking through the trees...” Which of the following literary devices is used in this excerpt? A: Metaphor, characterized by the comparison of two unlike things without the use of “like” or “as.” This often involves taking a concept or identity that is clearly understood and applying it to a second, less well-known element.
B: Personification, characterized by attributing human traits or characteristics to inanimate objects or animals.
C. Assonance, characterized by the repetition of similar vowel sounds in a sentence. This is used to add character to the writing and often adds an element of playfulness.
D. Onomatopoeia, characterized by the use of words whose pronunciation is very close to the actual sound or noise they meant to represent.