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 short sentence, explain how figurative language such as use of metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning.

Figurative language such as the use of metaphor and simile can help a reader create meaning by allowing them to make connections between the literal and figurative elements, enhancing their understanding and interpretation of the text.

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Figurative language helps readers create meaning by making abstract concepts more relatable and engaging through comparisons and imagery.