To Kill a Mockingbird

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Personification - His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. ch 22

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This example of personification illustrates Jem's emotions, as he leaves the courtroom. "Angry tears" means the tears come from displeasure or rage rather than sadness.

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