Hornbill (Poem): A Photograph · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
In 'A Photograph', the phrase 'The sea holidaying' is an example of which poetic device?
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In 'A Photograph', the phrase 'The sea holidaying' is an example of which poetic device?
- A.PersonificationCorrect answer
- B.Alliteration
- C.Metaphor
- D.Onomatopoeia
Solution
The sea is given the human action of holidaying, so the phrase uses personification. It also helps present the sea as a seemingly permanent presence beside changing human lives.
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