Question

What does sunbeams were golden threads piercing the clouds mean?

Answer 1

It's a metaphor that means that the sun rays/beams were going through the clouds

Answer 2

Answer:

A metaphor meaning the sun rays were going through the clouds.

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figurative language that is used to describe an action in a forceful way. I makes the language rich and interesting. Here is an example:

• He tore the telephone off the table and called the superiors.

The word "tore" does not literary mean tearing the telephone. It simply describes how the person picked up the telephone - so fast. Thus, the sentence is an example of a metaphor.