Conducting House business within the Committee of the Whole is done to prevent filibusters, a parliamentary procedure wherein a proposed piece of legislation is delayed due to an extended debate over the topic.
I think the poetic device being used is imagery, because it is describing what it looks like.
B.) to illustrate the hardships faced by soldiers who have fought in the war
A hot line to say when war would be called. I hope this helps! :D
