Whispering tears fall.
This is an example of personification, as it gives human traits to the moon by suggesting that it is painting the black water. Metaphor would involve direct comparison without using "like" or "as".
water is clear. you cant tell what color it is.
The sand was diamonds, glistening in the bright sun.
Metaphor
Personification
personification was the only choice. But no one was ready.
the sun danced over the water
Aphrodite was the goddess that was the personification of desire, sexuality, and love.
It is personification without meaning to use personification
This water fall on the Earth.
There is no personification going on here.