Question

Read the poem "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. auspicious queen, thine heavenly pinions spread, and lead celestial chastity along; lo! now her sacred retinue descends, arrayed in glory from the orbs above. attend me, virtue, thro’ my youthful years! o leave me not to the false joys of time! but guide my steps to endless life and bliss. greatness, or goodness, say what i shall call thee, to give an higher appellation still, teach me a better strain, a nobler lay, o thou, enthroned with cherubs in the realms of day! what is the main similarity between "on virtue" and frost’s poem "mending wall"? both use everyday language. both use a similar rhyme scheme. both use free verse. both use blank verse.

Answer 1

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

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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” does not.