The last sentence is an example of a comma splice since 2 independent clauses are connected by only a comma(it needs a coordinating conjunction after the comma or change it to semicolon or period)
Answer:
"Sitting there like a lap dog" is a simile because it's comparing two things through the use of the word "like".
"The jungle drums began beating" correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think this is personification, but it depends a bit on the context.
Explanation:
it's: Now Hughes knew what he was looking for and where to start.
What artical? You mean article?
