Question

Which line from this excerpt of “There Was a Child Went Forth” is an example of figurative language?

“The early lilacs became part of this child,”
“and the song of the phoebe-bird,”
“or by the mire of the pond-side,”
“and the beautiful curious liquid,”

Answer 1

The early lilacs became part of this child

Step-by-step explanation:

the lilacs did not actually become apart of the child, a metaphor

Answer 2

The correct answer is “The early lilacs became part of this child,”

This is the correct answer because the lilacs did not literally become a part of the child. It is a way of figuratively expressing yourself.