Read this excerpt from "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.""He saved our lives and Teddy's life,” she said to her husband. "Just think, he saved all our lives!”Rikki-tikki woke up with a jump, for all the mongooses are light sleepers."Oh, it's you,” said he. "What are you bothering for? All the cobras are dead; and if they weren't, I'm here.”Rikki-tikki had a right to be proud of himself; but he did not grow too proud, and he kept that garden as a mongoose should keep it, with tooth and jump and spring and bite, till never a cobra dared show its head inside the walls.How does the author use personification in this excerpt?
Answer
A
He explains that Teddy’s mother is pleased.
B
He explains that Rikki-tikki has saved the family.
C
He writes that the mongoose wakes quickly.
D
He writes that Rikki-tikki feels pride and responsibility.
Explanation
Personification gives an animal or object human-like thoughts, feelings, or responsibilities. The excerpt says Rikki-tikki is proud and that he kept the garden as a mongoose should, showing him taking responsibility for protecting it. This supports choice D: Rikki-tikki feels pride and responsibility.
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