The literary device in the extract above from Herbert’s The Pulley is?

This question is based on Selected Poems from Johnson, R et al(eds): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed); Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E, and Vincent, T.(ed): A Selection of African Poetry; Gbemisola A.: Naked Soles; Hayward, J.(ed.); The Penguin Book of English Verse and Nwoga, D.(ed): West African verse.

“…..goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to my breast”

A. metonymy
B. personification
C. oxymoron
D. irony

Correct Answer:

Option B – personification