In paragraph 2, Thoreau states, "We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us." Which of the following statements best explains the figurative language present in this quote?
Thoreau denounces the use of public transportation, arguing that it is pointless if it cannot take one exactly where one chooses.
Thoreau predicts the end of small business craftsmanship in the face of an increasingly industrialized word represented by the train.
Thoreau fears the railroad will overtake the horse and buggy, thus harming the connection with nature present in that form of
transportation
Thoreau comments on how aspects of modern life, such as the train, control the lives of the people who use them, rather than the
other way around.
Thoreau grieves for those whom the railroad industry has taken advantage of, specifically those who died while building it.

“tell me o swan, your ancient tale” by kabir “the swan” by rilke “spanish dancer” by rilke “your laughter” by pablo neruda “birthplace” by shaffarzadeh “it’s this way” by nazim hikmet “counting small-boned bodies” by robert bly choose two poems that you would like to write about. analyze each poem. study the perspective, or point of view, of the speaker in each of the two poems that you select for this assignment. consider these questions: who is the speaker in each of these poems? what is the speaker’s tone? is there a conflict? is there a message? what does each of the poems have in common? what is different about each of the poems? which literary devices are used in the poems? are these literary devices found in both of the poems? what does the speaker hope to achieve in each of the poems? how are these achievements/goals been met? directions: using the two poems of your choosing, write a clear, concise, two hundred and fifty word essay that compares and contrasts the two poems. make sure you include at least two of the following to support your thesis: tone, point of view, literary devices, and meter.