Which line in the poem "Fog" best illustrates personification of the fog?
Answer
The fog hugs the ground.
The correct answer is The fog hugs the ground. — Thus the correct line is "The fog hugs the ground."
Step-by-step solution
- Identify all the lines that could describe the fog acting like a living thing.
- Recall that personification gives human qualities to non‑human entities.
- Choose the line where the fog is described as "hugging", a human gesture.
- Thus the correct line is "The fog hugs the ground."
Common mistake: Students often think the word "soft" is personification instead of a physical description.
Concept tested: Personification of fog
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