Match the meaning of each figurative language device to match it with the correct example. Then, match the description of its effect on the tone of the poem.

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“I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Meaning
“I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Effect on Tone
“Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Meaning
“Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Effect on Tone
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A: there are periods of breif uprising when the people shed blood in protest
B: the common people have repeatedly mistreated and abuse without uprising
C: this expresses a tone of angered hope that uprisings and self-governance will begin to become more common
D: this expresses a tone of defiance by describing the resilliance of the people as they have withstood repeated hardship

Answer 1

Here is the correct matching for each figurative language device and its meaning and effect on tone:

1. “I am a prairie that will stand for much plowing” (stanza 5) - Meaning: B: the common people have repeatedly mistreated and abused without uprising
   Effect on Tone: D: this expresses a tone of defiance by describing the resilience of the people as they have withstood repeated hardship

2. “Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red drops for history to remember” (stanza 6) - Meaning: A: there are periods of brief uprising when the people shed blood in protest
   Effect on Tone: C: this expresses a tone of angered hope that uprisings and self-governance will begin to become more common