Question

how does each poets use of figurative language contribute to the overall meaning of \the author to her book\ and \a hymn to the evening\? wheatleys use of metaphor contrasts different types of creation; bradstreets use of metaphor contrasts a relationship between a mother and child. wheatleys use of hyperbole provides details about the importance of rain in nature; bradstreets use of hyperbole provides details about a mother and father. wheatleys use of hyperbole accentuates her

Explanation:

In "The Author to Her Book", Bradstreet uses the metaphor of a mother - child relationship for her book. Wheatley in "A Hymn to the Evening" uses metaphor to contrast different types of creation. There is no significant hyperbole about rain or mother - father as described in other options.

Answer:

Wheatley’s use of metaphor contrasts different types of creation; Bradstreet’s use of metaphor contrasts a relationship between a mother and child.