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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Figurative Language in a Poem about the Empire State Building

Question 7 • AISD ELAR 6 Summer Academy 2026

Why might the author have used the metaphor “bricks of . . . faith” in “Empire State Building”?

Answer
A
to show how the building was constructed
B
to show the concepts of great size and strength
C
to describe what the bricks look like
D
to show how tall the building is

Explanation

“Bricks of faith” is a metaphor, so it compares faith to bricks rather than describing literal building materials. Bricks are strong and help support a structure, suggesting that faith provides strength and support. Therefore, the metaphor shows the concepts of great size and strength.

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