Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How is Personification used in literature?

To give human characteristics to non-human objects
To provide context to the story
To provide a visual representation of the story
To add depth and emotion to the text

The correct answer is: To give human characteristics to non-human objects

Personification is a literary device commonly used in literature to give human characteristics to non-human objects. This option is correct because personification is used to make inanimate objects seem alive and relatable to the readers. Options B and C are incorrect because they do not pertain to the purpose of personification. Option D is incorrect because while personification can add depth and emotion to a text, this is not its sole purpose.