Question

Read the sentence.

The water in the neighborhood pool waved in such a welcoming way, the little boy couldn’t wait to jump in with his new flippers.

Which object is personified in this sentence?

the water
the neighborhood
the little boy
the flippers


i have a feeling the answer is the water but idk

Answer 1

Answer:

The water

Explanation:

Personification means to give a non human object human qualities. (Ruling out the boy) The sentence states that the pool waved giving it a human quality.

Answer 2

the water


Explanation: personification is giving a non-living thing human characteristics. The sentence is saying the water waved, which is an example of personification. Therefore, the water is being personified.