"He's an eager beaver" is an example of a(n) ____.
"The small, flickering flame on the candle was all that stood between me and complete darkness. As the shadows danced on the walls, my mind began to race with thoughts of the dangers lurking just outside the door."
Which literary element is most effective in creating a suspenseful mood in the passage?
Excerpt 1: "The waves crashed violently against the shore, each one louder and more forceful than the last, as if nature itself was crying out in pain."
Excerpt 2: "The waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a peaceful rhythm that echoed the tranquility of the evening."
How does the author’s use of personification in the two excerpts enhance the meaning of the waves?