Question

Which extended metaphor is used in the poem?

Options

• the deaths of great men

• the falling of great trees

• nature

• big and small animals

Answer 1

the falling of great trees

Explanation:

The poem uses the falling of great trees as an extended metaphor for the death of great people. Throughout the poem, the image of falling trees is developed to show the deep impact their loss has on nature and human life. This metaphor runs through the entire poem, making it an extended metaphor.