In her short story, Naomi Shihab Nye uses personification when referring to the color green, which means that the color is described as if it had human traits. This poetic device serves the main theme of the story: the importance of respecting nature as we respect each other.
Explanation:
Lucy´s story shows how important nature is for her. Her idea of the color green having thoughts and feelings represents her commitment to take care of nature and to advocate for its protection.
