English, 26.01.2021 04:30 masonorourke

Which statement best describes a type and meaning of figurative language used in these lines? O A metaphor compares the rocks to loaves and balls

O A simile compares the rocks to loaves and balls.

O The lines do not include any examples of figurative language.

O A similie compares the wall to a boulder.

whilest knowing this, Read this section from “Mending Wall” to evaluate the meaning of the figurative language and answer the follow-up question.

(15) We keep the wall between us as we go.
(16) To each the boulders that have fallen to each.
(17) And some are loaves and some so nearly balls
(18) We have to use a spell to make them balance:
(19) 'Stay where you are until our backs are turned!'
(20) We wear our fingers rough with handling them.

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