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SSAT Middle Level
Reading Comprehension

Identifying Personification in a Passage

Very Hard Figurative Language And Literary Devices Personification

In the following passage, observe the use of figurative language and consider the role of personification:

As night fell, the stars began to whisper secrets to the moon, casting a gentle glow over the sleeping world below. The trees, swaying softly in the breeze, seemed to dance with joy, their leaves applauding the arrival of darkness. The streetlights flickered on one by one, eager to illuminate the paths for the dreams wandering through the quiet town.

Which of the following lines contains an example of personification?

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