“**The alarm clock screamed at me** from across the room, forcing me to leave my warm bed.” In this sentence, the **bold** portion is an example of `____`.

Flashcard 2 - Upper Level: Reading Comprehension Flashcard Set for the ISEE

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personification

Explanation:

Personification is giving human characteristics, or capabilities, to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals. In this case, an alarm clock can’t really “scream” at you because it is inanimate.

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