Read this excerpt from Beowulf, in which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's warriors, addresses Beowulf. Art thou that Beowulf with Breca did struggle, On the wide sea-currents at swimming contended, Where to humor your pride the ocean ye tried, 'Twas mere folly that actuated you both to risk your lives on the ocean.
Answer: The correct personification to replace the statement above is "in this thirsty place"
Explanation: If anything is to grow in a land it must have the requirements for a plant to survive which are adequate nutrients, and abundant water. A land or place which is devoid of those attributes can be termed as thirsty.
The missing word is a verb.
Simply choose an appropriate verb that makes sense.
Examples:
placed
pushed
will move
To help it stand out so you focus on it and remember it after you’ve finished reading the phrase
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