Poem passage -

'Weavers weaving at break of day,
Why do you weave a garment so gay?
Blue as the wings of a halcyon wild,
We weave the robes of a new-born child.'

Inanimate objects and abstract notions are spoken of as having life and intelligence in

Question

Poem passage -

'Weavers weaving at break of day,
Why do you weave a garment so gay?
Blue as the wings of a halcyon wild,
We weave the robes of a new-born child.'

Inanimate objects and abstract notions are spoken of as having life and intelligence in

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option 3: personification.

1. **Explanation for Option 3 (Personification):**
   Personification is a literary device where inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas are given human attributes or qualities. In the poem passage provided, the weavers are asked why they weave a garment so joyful and colorful, and the response is that they are weaving robes for a new-born child. The act of weaving and the description of the garment as "blue as the wings of a halcyon wild" imbue the process and the garment with life and purpose, suggesting a deeper meaning and intention behind the weavers' actions. This is a classic example of personification, as it attributes human-like reasoning and purpose to the act of weaving and the garment itself.

2. **Explanation for why other options are incorrect:**

- **Option 1 (Metaphor):** A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using "like" or "as." The passage does not make such a direct comparison. Instead, it describes the color of the garment using a simile, not a metaphor.

- **Option 2 (Simile):** A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." While the passage does contain a simile ("Blue as the wings of a halcyon wild"), the question specifically asks about inanimate objects and abstract notions being spoken of as having life and intelligence, which is characteristic of personification, not simile.

- **Option 4 (Plot):** Plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story. The passage is a short excerpt from a poem and does not present a sequence of events or a storyline. Therefore, it does not relate to the concept of plot.

In conclusion, the passage uses personification to give life and intelligence to the act of weaving and the garment, making Option 3 the correct answer.