In paragraph 8, the author uses personification to describe the prophecy. How does the
author's language add to the meaning of the story?

A By referencing the origins of the prophecy, it shows that it is not reliable or likely to be
true.
B By personifying the streams and wind, it shows that the prophecy connects people
and Nature.
C) By describing how the prophecy was told, it implies that the prophecy is difficult to
understand.
D By emphasizing that the prophecy was murmured and whispered, it highlights the
secret nature of the prophecy.