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Literary Focus: Extended Metaphor

The questions below refer to the selection “Digging.”
An extended metaphor —
a. is a metaphor that cannot be expressed in words alone
b. is carried out over several lines or through a whole poem
c. is limited to a single sharp detail
d. must have rhythm and rhyme

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An extended metaphor (or an allegory) is carried out over several lines or through a whole poem.
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