In this stanza of "Late September" by Amy Lowell the poet uses figurative language to create a vivid image of nature. She describes the wind as "cloudless" which makes it seem pure and refreshing. The phrase "tearing off the husky rind" suggests the wind is strong and powerful as it removes the outer layer of something. The "feathered seeds" being blown adds to the idea of lightness and movement showing how nature is alive during this time. Overall the poet paints a picture that makes the reader feel the warmth and energy of late September.
Use the excerpt from the poem "Late September" by Amy Lowell to answer the question. Warmth of earth, and cloudless wind Tearing off the husky rind, Blowing feathered seeds to fall By the sun-baked, sheltering wall. In three to five sentences, explain how the poet uses figurative language to express meaning in this stanza. (4 points) make your answer sound like a 8th grader wrote it and don't use commas
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