- The darkness is given a human characteristic by creeping over the city.
2. "The wind wailed through the streets..." (p. 13)
- The wind is given a human characteristic by wailing through the streets.
3. "The houses seemed to huddle together in fear..." (p. 15)
- The houses are given a human characteristic by huddling together in fear.
4. "The stars twinkled in the sky as if they were trying to send a message of hope..." (p. 21)
- The stars are given a human characteristic by twinking as if they are trying to communicate.
5. "Time seemed to stand still..." (p. 25)
- Time is given a human characteristic by standing still.
6. "The city lay silent and still, as if holding its breath..." (p. 31)
- The city is given a human characteristic by holding its breath.