I don't remember anything about an "extended metaphor," but the poem's main focus is to remind herself that while she loves the earthly comforts of her house and all her material things... it is important to not over-love them and instead think of all the spiritual rewards that are awaiting her in heaven.
Written prose tends to follow a specific rythm and rhyme scheme. Also, written prose usually has sentence structure that differs from casual speech in order to fit that rythm and rhyme.
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his name<span> was No Man, or </span>Nobody<span>, to trick the cyclops.
I'd say he did that so the cyclops will not be able to get help from his friends.
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Answer:
The dead of the swallow most likely symbolizes the kind heart the swallow had that he gave his life for a good cause.
Explanation:
The story shows us that the swallow did for poor people much more than humanity, he knew that staying during the cold time would cost his life but it was impossible for him to leave knowing that there were so many in need, so when he dies his body is taken by angels to demonstrate that God loves the creatures that do good to others, and the good work of the swallow became bigger through his memory.
I believe it would refer to intelligence quotient.
