My mind sparks with an idea of 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

Which choice explains the metaphor in this poem?

a. The metaphor at the beginning of the poem compares thoughts to bees, and other metaphors are used throughout
b. The metaphor begins with a comparison of bees to thoughts and ends with a comparison of bees to music
c. The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees' movements
d. The metaphor comparing paintbrush strokes to bee movements is used throughout the poem

Answer 1

The correct choice that explains the metaphor in the poem is:

c. The metaphor extends throughout the poem as the speaker compares creative thoughts to bees' movements.

This choice accurately captures the main idea of the poem, which is the comparison of the speaker's thoughts and creative process to the way bees move among flowers, indicating the exploration and eventual settling on an idea.