Answer:
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Explanation:
Rip Van Winkle is an exaggerated American myth. The author Irving incorporated several characteristics into it.
The protagonist Rip falls asleep just to wake up about 20 years later. He had become old when he woke up and he discovered that things were already different.
Myths and legends were used to convey this short story, the characters are set in the distant pastor in an almost non existing past. These characters were all exaggerated.
The story has a positive message about a nation and it's citizens. These characteristics are parts of what makes the reader to love the story.
Answer:
Personification
Explanation:
The "mists" which are not actually alive, are being personified and characterized by their ability to dance and drive
The servants problem is that he can't read the people's name on the list and they start to make fun of him in a way
