Question

“with only song to stop her ears by day and hold above her frozen heart alway,” (lines 9 - 10) how does the figurative language in these lines add to the poem’s meaning? a it describes the pain that eurydice feels. b it creates a clear image of eurydice’s appearance. c it contrasts eurydice’s fear with orpheus’s courage. d it compares eurydice’s and orpheus’s love for each other.

Explanation:

The lines use figurative language to evoke a sense - the "song to stop her ears" and "frozen heart" suggest an emotional state. It doesn't describe appearance, contrast with Orpheus's courage, or compare their love. It rather gives a sense of the pain Eurydice feels.

Answer:

A. It describes the pain that Eurydice feels.