Question

Give an example of personification in this scene.

Options

• Antony describes Caesar’s wounds as red lips that are parted and begging him to speak.

• Antony is describing to the mob about how Caesar was killed.

• when Antony asks the crowd why they are not grieving for Caesar.

• when Antony begs the citizens to be patient.

Answer 1

Antony describes Caesar’s wounds as red lips that are parted and begging him to speak.

Explanation:

Antony personifies Caesar’s wounds by describing them as red lips. He imagines them as if they could speak and ask Antony to speak for them. Giving human qualities to wounds makes the scene more emotional and dramatic.