Which choice identifies the figurative language in lines 11-15 of "To a Skylark" and best explains its effect in the poem?
O Figurative Language: simile
Effect: The comparison of the bird to joy emphasizes the lightness and speed of the bird and
helps to suggest the speaker's own feelings.
O Figurative Language: personification
Effect: Personifying the bird makes the bird a companion to the speaker experiencing the
sunset.
O Figurative Language: metaphor
Effect: The comparison of lightning and the sun highlights the quickness of the bird.
O Figurative Language: oxymoron
Effect: The contradictory terms float and run highlight the bird's complex nature.