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But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved suddenly and the ...

But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position.
She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost


The predominant figure of speech in the extract is____________
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  • A Oxymoron
  • B Personification
  • C Contrast
  • D Paradox
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Personification is a form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics. This device is often used in poetry to enhance the meaning and beauty of poems.

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