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 extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees’ movements. The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees’ movements. 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 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 comparing paintbrush strokes to bee movements is used throughout the poem. The metaphor comparing paintbrush strokes to bee movements is used throughout the poem. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The most accurate 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 choice reflects how the poem consistently links the speaker's creative process to the behavior of bees as they move from flower to flower, symbolizing the exploration and settling of ideas.