4. Which is an example of an extended metaphor?

Question

A) two lines in a poem that says an otter’s eye looks like a black walnut.
B) a poem that is about how the rain walks all over the city at different speeds.
C) a line in a poem that says a man’s voice is the boom of a baritone.
D) an entire poem comparing a swimmer to a dolphin.

5. What image does the metaphor in the first stanza evoke?
A) Snow covers the mountain, creating a human face.
B) Snow makes a rumpled blanket of the road.
C) Snow comes down steadily in the winter.
D) Snow covers the trees in the forest.

Answer 1

4. The best example of an extended metaphor is:
   D) an entire poem comparing a swimmer to a dolphin.
   An extended metaphor is a comparison that is sustained throughout the entire poem or a significant part of it.

5. Without additional context about the specific poem or its first stanza, it is difficult to determine the exact image evoked. However, assuming that the metaphor relates to snow in a general sense, a plausible choice could be:
   B) Snow makes a rumpled blanket of the road.
   This option conveys a vivid image of snow covering the road in a way that resembles a blanket, which aligns with common metaphoric language about snow.