Question

Which lines in this excerpt from mary otis Warren poem a political reverie use figurative language?

Answer 1

a. Nor orphan's spoils become the minion's prey;
b. Nor injur'd cities weep their slaughter'd sons;
c. And standing troops, the bane of every state, Forever spurn'd, shall be remov'd as far
d.And stretch their empire o'er the wide domain. On a broad base the commonwealth shall stand
e. When crowns and sceptres are grown useless things, Nor petty pretors plunder here for kings

Figurative language is the use of words that is beyond their literal meaning. Examples of figurative language are simile, metaphors, personification, etc.

B and D are use personification as the figurative language.

Personification is giving human characteristics to animals, object, and ideas.

B.) cities - weep
D.) commonwealth - stand