Which literary element enhances the setting in the following excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane?

The sun swung steadily up the sky, and they knew it was broad day because the color of the sea changed from slate to emerald-green, streaked with amber lights, and the foam was like tumbling snow.

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personification

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Which literary element enhances the setting in the following excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane?

The sun swung steadily up the sky, and they knew it was broad day because the color of the sea changed from slate to emerald-green, streaked with amber lights, and the foam was like tumbling snow.

    simile

    syntax

    personification

    flashback

anonymous · Answer

personification. i had this question before. the sun can't swing so it is c. personification.

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks