<span>C. The author uses imagery to bring the images of a farm to life for the reader.
A is incorrect since the author is not giving human traits to any imamate objects seen in the poem. B is incorrect because there are no comparisons; the author does not call something, something else. D is incorrect. I do not see any parallels with life and the pasture spring whatsoever. In fact, life isn't even mentioned. Thus, the answer is: C. The author uses imagery by giving vivid details of objects in the poem. </span>
"The sensation developed into pain that grew acute. And still he endured it, holding the flames of matches clumsily to the bark that would not light readily because his own burning hands were in the way, absorbing most of the flame."
