Hopefully this will help you a little bit
Assigning human qualities to places of objects is personification.
Answer:
A) A man of disreputable nature
Explaination:
The other two option choices are not as formal. This option uses more precise wording, and would be the more formal option of the three.
Answer:
i think it is personification...
Explanation:
the sentence says, "a steady tapping *reached* otis's ears"
