Question

i want them to waterski across the surface of a poem waving at the author’s name on the shore. multiple-choice question what’s true of the figurative language in this stanza? the speaker uses a metaphor to suggest that reading poetry requires dedicated practice before someone can fully enjoy it. the speaker uses a metaphor to suggest that reading poetry should be more fun than analytical. the speaker uses a simile to suggest that reading poetry requires dedicated practice before someone can fully enjoy it. the speaker uses a simile to suggest that reading poetry should be more fun than analytical.

Explanation:

First, analyze the figurative language in the stanza "I want them to waterski across the surface of a poem / waving at the author’s name on the shore". This is a metaphor, as it directly compares reading a poem to waterskiing (no "like" or "as", so not a simile). Now, check the options:

• Option 1: Talks about metaphor and dedicated practice for enjoyment. But the metaphor here is about the experience of reading (fun, interactive) rather than needing practice. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Talks about metaphor and poetry being more fun than analytical. The metaphor (waterskiing on a poem, waving at author’s name) suggests a playful, enjoyable experience, aligning with "more fun than analytical".
• Option 3: Says simile, but the language is a metaphor. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Says simile, incorrect. Eliminate.

Answer:

The speaker uses a metaphor to suggest that reading poetry should be more fun than analytical.