Read this line from "The Moon."

Question

The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;

Which best describes the meaning of the figurative language in this line?

The moon and the clock have similar features.
The moon and the clock have similar purposes.
The moon and the clock try to copy one another.
The moon and the clock count the passing time.

Answer 1

The best description of the meaning of the figurative language in the line "The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;" is:

The moon and the clock have similar features.

This line uses a simile to compare the appearance of the moon to that of a clock, suggesting they share some visual characteristics.