Personification is when the author gives a nonliving object human characteristics. Dickinson describes a soul shutting doors and selecting a society, which is what humans do.
A metaphor is a comparison between two things that wouldn't be otherwise connected. An extended metaphor in this story is that the soul is a Queen that rules over a society.
The tone of the poem is quiet and ominous because the poem describes reclusiveness and wanting to be alone.
A simile is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as." Dickinson compares the valves of her attention to stone.
Personification is when the author gives a nonliving object human characteristics. Dickinson describes a soul shutting doors and selecting a society, which is what humans do.
A metaphor is a comparison between two things that wouldn't be otherwise connected. An extended metaphor in this story is that the soul is a Queen that rules over a society.
The tone of the poem is quiet and ominous because the poem describes reclusiveness and wanting to be alone.
A simile is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as." Dickinson compares the valves of her attention to stone.
