Read the poem "The Mountain" by Emily Dickinson.The mountain sat upon the plainIn his eternal chair,His observation omnifold,His inquest everywhere. The seasons prayed around his knees,Like children round a sire:Grandfather of the days is he,Of dawn the ancestor.What is the effect of Dickinson’s use of figurative language in the second stanza?
Answer
A
It emphasizes the mountain’s age and permanence.
B
It suggests that the seasons deserve respect.
C
It compares the mountain to the morning sky.
D
It highlights the importance of strong family ties.