Not 100% sure, but in my opinion I would say B. Personification.
Answer: Theory
A theory is a unifying range of observation. A theory is something that has been repeatedly confirmed through experimentation and observation. Scientists cannot conclude answers to their problems just yet until an experiment is repeatedly experimented.
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I assume you put in the wrong subject this seems more of a economics question than anything but attendance at live performances have most likely decreased with the advancement of technology due to The ability to live stream performances for free
The only figurative language it could be would be a pun.
