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“The car engine coughed and sputtered before finally dying.” This personification suggests:

A. The car was running well
B. The car was struggling to start
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C. The car was very new
D. The car was silent

📝 Explanation

The verbs 'coughed' and 'sputtered' attribute human-like signs of distress to the car, indicating it was failing.

📖 Additional Information

  • The car was running well
  • The car was struggling to start
  • The car was very new
  • The car was silent

The verbs 'coughed' and 'sputtered' attribute human-like signs of distress to the car, indicating it was failing.

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