But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost
The predominant figure of speech in the extract is____________
A. Oxymoron B. Personification C. Contrast D. Paradox
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Personification is a form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics. This device is often used in poetry to enhance the meaning and beauty of poems.
