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How does the author uses personification in “Here Is New York” to advance his viewpoint?

It develops the claim that there are three New Yorks, supporting the writer’s main argument.

It makes his writing more memorable; this ensures readers will remember and be persuaded by his views.

It makes the city come alive for the reader and helps readers to see New York as the author does.

It creates a positive and upbeat tone; this reflects his viewpoint that New York is the greatest city.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.