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Which key literary device is highlighted in 'My Shadow'?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 5 · English · My Shadow
  1. Personification
  2. Simile
  3. Metaphor
  4. Alliteration
Answer
Personification

The correct answer is Personification — Choose the option that matches personification.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the text to find instances where inanimate objects are given human traits.
  2. Identify that the shadow is described as "talking" and "acting like a person," which is personification.
  3. Confirm that no other device such as simile or alliteration is the main focus.
  4. Choose the option that matches personification.
Common mistake: Confusing simile with personification

Concept tested: Literary device recognition

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