Question

Which describes the extended metaphor in the poem "i, too, sing america"? eating in the kitchen is compared to racial segregation in america. slavery is compared to the restrictions of family rules. eating well is compared to laughing and growing stronger. being beautiful is compared to living in the united states.?

Answer 1

eating in the kitchen is compared to racial segregation in America.

Answer 2

From the word itself "metaphor", this means that there is a comparison between two very unlike things. But when it is extended, this means that it continues all throughout the paragraph or sentences. In the case of the phrase above, the extended metaphor that is being described in the poem is this: eating in the kitchen is compared to racial segregation in America. The answer is the first statement.