We paused before a house that seemed
a swelling of the ground –
the roof was scarcely visible –
the cornice –
in the ground –
what is one purpose of the simile in this excerpt?
a. it creates an uncertain tone by making the roof seem unstable.
b. it compares the grave to a house, making it seem inviting.
c. it supports the poem's carefree and casual tone.
d. it links two unlike things: the grave and the sun.