Question

Read the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie." All day long through Frederick street Sounded the tread of marching feet: All day long that free flag tost Over the heads of the rebel host. Which is most likely the author's purpose in using "all day long" in two successive rhyming couplets? to help readers visualize the flag to foreshadow what will happen next to reflect what happened in the past to emphasize a specific time frame Which types of descriptive language are used in the excerpt? metaphor and hyperbole strong verbs and simile sensory details and precise adjectives precise adjectives and strong verbs

Answer 1

Answer: to emphasize a specific time frame

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's purpose in using "all day long" in two successive rhyming couplets is to to emphasize a specific time frame.

By using "all day long", the author gave the readers an idea of the time frame that the happening occured. Therefore, the correct option is D.