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Read this excerpt from "on virtue," by phyllis wheatley. o thou bright jewel in my aim i strive to comprehend thee. thine own words declare wisdom is higher than a fool can reach. i cease to wonder, and no more attempt thine height t’explore, or fathom thy profound. but, o my soul, sink not into despair, virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand would now embrace thee, hovers o’er thine head. fain would the heaven-born soul with her converse, then seek, then court her for her promised bliss. what is the main difference between wheatley’s "on virtue" and frost’s "mending wall"? "on virtue" uses everyday language, while "mending wall" does not. "on virtue" uses metaphor, while "mending wall" does not. "mending wall" is in a modern format, while "on virtue" is not. "mending wall" has a strict rhyme scheme, while "on virtue" is not.

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Answer:

“On Virtue” uses metaphor, while “Mending Wall” does not.

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took the test on edge :)

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