Answer:
Linda Ellis' poem, ''The Dash,'' uses a metaphor, comparing life to the dash between the birth date and date of death on a person's tombstone. Relaying the poem as a speech, or eulogy, given at a loved one's funeral, Ellis is able to admonish readers to be purposeful in how they live their lives.
Explanation:
Man v. self because the conflict is with herself to return it or not
