English

Danna Lyons

26 February, 06:14

We paused before a House that seemed

A Swelling of the Ground -

The Roof was scarcely visible -

The Cornice -

in the Ground -

What is one purpose of the simile in this excerpt?

A. It creates an uncertain tone by making the roof seem unstable.

B. It compares the grave to a house, making it seem inviting.

C. It supports the poem's carefree and casual tone.

D. It links two unlike things: the grave and the sun.