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Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to something that is not human. It is used in many contexts, very often by pet owners when they describe their beloved animals. 'He is such a 'handsome boy' is a commonly used personification for a dog.

Select which of the following sentences involve personification.

a. The grapefruit is the mother of all citrus.

b. My cat is very moody and has a sensitive personality.

c. My souped-up sports car is a real beast.

d. Lan Kwai Fong is the friendly face of the city.