I would say the 2nd to last paragraph the on that starts with "He"
(D) it should be in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
I believe this is what my study unit said, so I hope it helps
Answer:
New Mexico is being personified and it's human action is holding the canvas
Explanation: New Mexico is the main subject of this sentence, and although dry and vast describes New Mexico, it's ability/action to hold a canvas is what makes it personified.
