Language and Style Unit Test

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Feature
My mind sparks with an idea for a painting,
And my thoughts are a hum of bees.
First they bumble around the petals
Of a flower, dancing near the pollen,
But then they flit to another, still
Not ready to settle on one, yellow
Dust stains their feet; their wings
Flicker in the air, and next it’s uncertain
Where to go: Thistle or clover,
Zinnia or honeysuckle? Tip and tap,
My bee thoughts hum, until they finally
Land on one.
Question
Use the poem to answer the question.

Which choice explains the metaphor in this poem?

(1 point)
Responses

The metaphor comparing paintbrush strokes to bee movements is used throughout the poem.
The metaphor comparing paintbrush strokes to bee movements is used throughout the poem.

The metaphor at the beginning of the poem compares thoughts to bees, and other metaphors are used throughout.
The metaphor at the beginning of the poem compares thoughts to bees, and other metaphors are used throughout.

The metaphor begins with a comparison of bees to thoughts and ends with a comparison of bees to music.
The metaphor begins with a comparison of bees to thoughts and ends with a comparison of bees to music.

The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees’ movements.

1 answer

The best choice that explains the metaphor in the poem is:

The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees’ movements.

This response accurately reflects how the poem consistently uses the imagery of bees to represent the speaker's creative thoughts and their process.

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