Selecting the Best Option: Misplaced Modifier and Personification in Literature

Misplaced Modifier

1) We saw a baby elephant vacationing in Africa. The best option that suits the statement is "misplaced modifier." The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "a".

Explanation: The modifier here is "baby." It is not misplaced as it is in the position of an adjective. Therefore, the sentence is correct.

Personification

2) In "The Guitar," Lorca personifies the guitar by comparing it to: a "heart that is broken." The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "d."

Explanation: Lorca makes it seem the guitar has a heart. This way the object is personified as a person who has suffered for love.

1) What is the best option that suits the statement given in the first question?
a. misplaced modifier
b. dangling modifier
c. correct

1) The best option that suits the statement given in the first question is "misplaced modifier." The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "a".

2) In "The Guitar," Lorca personifies the guitar by comparing it to:
a) child's cry
b) peaceful night
c) bouquet of flowers
d) heart that is broken

2) In "The Guitar," Lorca personifies the guitar by comparing it to a "heart that is broken." The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is option "d".