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 hyperbole accentuates her gratitude for gods creation; bradstreets use of metaphor shows how she cares about her writing.
wheatleys use of metaphor contrasts different types of creation; bradstreets use of metaphor contrasts a relationship between a mother and child.
bradstreets use of metaphor exaggerates the importance loving your work; wheatleys use of metaphor exaggerates the greatness of gods creation.
wheatleys use of hyperbole provides details about the importance of rain in nature; bradstreets use of hyperbole provides details about a mother and father.

Explanation:

In "The Author to Her Book", Anne Bradstreet uses metaphor to compare her book to a child, showing her care for her writing. In "A Hymn to the Evening", Phillis Wheatley uses hyperbole to accentuate her gratitude for God's creation.

Answer:

Wheatley's use of hyperbole accentuates her gratitude for God's creation; Bradstreet's use of metaphor shows how she cares about her writing.