Ascribing human moods to nature, as in a playful-breeze illustrates _________

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2020 (Objective) Subject: Literature In English

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Ascribing human moods to nature, as in a playful-breeze illustrates _________

Answer Details
Ascribing human moods to nature, as in a playful-breeze illustrates the literary device known as "pathetic fallacy". Pathetic fallacy is a type of personification in which human emotions, traits or behaviors are attributed to inanimate objects or natural phenomena. It is a way for authors to create a more vivid and emotional portrayal of the natural world. In the example given, the "playful" mood is attributed to the breeze, which is an example of pathetic fallacy because the breeze does not have the ability to feel or express emotions like a human would.
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