why was this better than saying,""liesel kept hr secret about max to herself!"

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as the book quivered in her lap, the secret sat in her mouth. it made itself comfortable, it crossed its legs.

part five personification

Asked by taylor b #332738 on 8/6/2013 1:53 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/6/2013 3:06 PM

Answered by Aslan on 8/6/2013 3:06 PM

The personification has more power to it. It is Zusak's writing style. It gives the secret itself a sense of its own life that exists with Liesel.