Question

Which excerpt is an example of personification? A. “The fog comes on little cat feet.” B. “The world beats like a slackened drum.” C. “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.” D. “The landscape listens, Shadows — hold their breath” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

the correct answer appears to be D

Answer 2

Personification is adding human characteristics to a non-human object.  (D. "The landscape listens, shadows - hold their breath.")  The landscape listening as if it has ears, and shadows holding their breath are things a living thing would do, so (D) is the best answer.