John is a passionate sailor. When describing his experiences to someone, he says, "The ocean can be wild and temperamental. You have to treat her with respect, listen to her moods, and she will treat you fairly." In this scenario, John is using _____.

a. metaphor
b. personification
c. jargon
d. assonance

Ans: b. personification
Explanation: In this scenario, John is using personification. Personification attributes human qualities to a concept or an inanimate object. When Madison talked about her truck, "Big Red," as her trusted friend and companion, she used personification.

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