Figurative Language in Dickinson's Poetry

Hard Language And Composition Figurative Language

In an analysis of Emily Dickinson's poem, the speaker describes the passage of time through an intricate metaphor that compares time to a relentless force. Below is an excerpt from the poem:

"The Bustle in a House
The Morning after Death
Is the things that were
Now dust—"

Which of the following options best identifies and explains the figurative language used in this excerpt?

The excerpt employs personification by giving human attributes to time, emphasizing its active role in life and death.

The metaphorical comparison of death to a physical location illustrates the stillness and finality that the speaker associates with mortality.

The imagery of 'dust' represents decay, creating a vivid picture that illustrates the speaker's view of the transition from life to death.

The phrase 'Bustle in a House' symbolizes the chaotic aftermath of death, representing the emotional turmoil experienced by those left behind.

The use of metonymy in 'Morning after Death' implies a new beginning, suggesting that death leads to a transformative experience.

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