Question

Use the poem to answer the following questions.

The sleepy sun stretched over the hill,
Yawning gold across the sky,
It whispered softly to the fields,
“Wake up now,” as clouds drifted by.

The wind tiptoed through the trees,
Sharing secrets with every leaf,
Branches nodded as they listened close,
While shadows danced beneath.

The quiet moon hummed lullabies,
Tucking stars into the night,
It smiled down on dreaming towns,
Bathing roofs in silver light.

Part A: Which type of figurative language is used throughout the poem?

(1 point)

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Alliteration
Part B: How does the figurative language contribute to the poem?(1 point)

It explains scientific facts about nature.

It makes nature seem alive and creates a calm, peaceful mood.

It shows that the speaker is afraid of the night.

It shows comparisons of day and night for emphasis.

Answer 1

Part A: Personification

Part B: It makes nature seem alive and creates a calm, peaceful mood.