Read "The Cricket Sang" by Emily Dickinson.

The cricket sang,

And set the sun,

And workmen finished, one by one,

Their seam the day upon.

The low grass loaded with the dew,

The twilight stood as strangers do

With hat in hand, polite and new,

To stay as if, or go.

A vastness, as a neighbor, came,—

A wisdom without face or name,

A peace, as hemispheres at home,—

And so the night became.



In 1-2 sentences, explain how figurative language such as use of metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning.

(2 points)

Figurative language such as metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning by comparing and relating abstract concepts to concrete and familiar objects or experiences, allowing for a deeper understanding and connection to the text.

make it easier to understand

Figurative language, like comparing things or using metaphors and similes, helps readers understand the meaning of a text by explaining complex ideas through relatable examples or comparisons. This makes the text easier to understand and relate to.