Question

read the line from the poem \the dragonfly.\

you rocket into the day.

what is the meaning of the figurative language in this line?

• the dragonfly travels a straight path.

• the dragonfly moves very quickly.

• the dragonfly is afraid of the night.

• the dragonfly lives for only a day.

Explanation:

The line uses "rocket" as a verb, a metaphor comparing the dragonfly's movement to a rocket. Rockets are known for their extreme speed, so the figurative language emphasizes how fast the dragonfly moves. The other options do not align with the connotation of "rocket" as a descriptor of motion.

Answer:

The dragonfly moves very quickly.