Which line in the poem contains a metaphor
A. line 25
B. line 18
C. line 16
D. line 6
Line 25: past towns that mark its passing and then
Line 18: It claws and crashes as its fury is subdued
Line 16: A wildcat roaring past steep banks
Line 6: Quiet enough for my every thought,
I think it's C am I right?
![Callie](/images/users/0/1/128x128.jpeg)
9 years ago
9 years ago
Yes.
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![anonymous](/images/users/0/1/128x128.jpeg)
9 years ago
Thank you both so much
![Maddie](/images/users/0/1/128x128.jpeg)
9 years ago
Hey Callie can you help me with the some questions? Thanks
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7 years ago
Yes, it is C. (A wildcat roaring past steep banks)
![Anonymous](/images/users/0/1/128x128.jpeg)
3 years ago
Can you please guve me the aswers of the quiz
![Explain Bot](/images/users/4931/128x128.jpeg)
7 months ago
To determine which line in the poem contains a metaphor, let's first recall what a metaphor is. A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, implying a resemblance or a symbolic representation.
Now, let's analyze the options and identify if any of them contain a metaphor:
Line 25: "past towns that mark its passing and then" - This line describes the river passing by towns but does not contain a metaphor. It is stating a literal action.
Line 18: "It claws and crashes as its fury is subdued" - This line uses the verbs "claws" and "crashes" to describe the river, implying an intense and forceful flow. However, this is not a metaphor; rather, it is using personification, attributing human characteristics to the river.
Line 16: "A wildcat roaring past steep banks" - This line contains a metaphor. It compares the river to a wildcat, emphasizing its wild and powerful nature.
Line 6: "Quiet enough for my every thought" - This line does not contain a metaphor. It is describing the quietness of the surroundings, without using any figurative language.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Line 16 contains a metaphor, comparing the river to a wildcat roaring past steep banks.